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Food Service Specialist IV (#011370) Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2

State of South Carolina

Ridgeland, SCFull-time$46–49K/yrPosted 1w agoVerified open today
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At a glance

Compensation
$46–49K/yr
Location
Ridgeland, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe Manager CertificationSouth Carolina Department Of Corrections Training Academy Certification

Job overview

State of South Carolina is hiring a Food Service Specialist IV (#011370) Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2. The Food Service Specialist IV oversees inmate food service staff, trains cooks and kitchen workers, supervises daily duties, ensures cafeteria security, resolves committee complaints, prepares accurate food orders and records, and complies with health, fire and OSHA inspections while maintaining equipment and certification requirements.

Key focus areas include Interview, hire, evaluate and terminate inmate food service employees, Train and instruct all employees including cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help, and Supervise all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.

Important skills include Supervision.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervision

Qualifications

Related Food Service ExperienceQuantity and Quality Cooking ExperienceServSafe Manager CertificationSouth Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy CertificationCompletion of SCDC Basic Training (4 Weeks)Completion of Basic Supervisory Courses (Within 18 Months)Prior Supervisory Experience

Full job description

  • Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.

  • Trains and instruct all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties.

  • Supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.

  • Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of cafeteria.

  • Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.

  • Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on weekly basis and accurate deliveries.

  • Prepares cook's work sheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains record for a 5-year period.

  • Meets with health, fire & OSHA inspections.

  • Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.

  • ServSafe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 [email protected] State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: Related food service experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience in quantity and quality cooking required.

  • Must be certified as a SERV safe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.

  • Must be certified by South Carolina department of corrections training academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.

  • Must successfully complete basic supervisory courses within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Prior supervisory experience is preferred. The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.