Food Service Worker, Senior
OPENING DATE: 02/22/21
CLOSING DATE: 03/01/21 11:59 PM Central Time
JOB TYPE: Full-time
LOCATION: Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
THE POSITION
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Senior Food Service Worker at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility (PSF). This position will prepare and serve food and act as a lead worker to inmates who work in the kitchen.
The PSF operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week; staff process about 40,000 people a year with approximately 800 pre-trial detainees in the jail at any given time.
Location and hours:
This position is at the PSF located at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours are typically day shift with start times between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. Candidates must be able to work every third weekend and holidays. Anyone indicating limited availability will not be considered.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position. An additional wage premium of $1.50 per hour is paid when supervising inmate workers and an additional wage premium of $1.00 per hour is paid for evening, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.
In this position, you will:
- Receive delivery of prepared food and confirm the correct food quantity and items have been received.
- Use proper methods in receiving, handling, and storing food products; keep food at the correct temperature.
- Train and provide work direction to inmates working in the kitchen to include food preparation, setting up/serving food, proper cleaning of cooking/eating utensils, cleaning floors and kitchen surfaces, ensure safe operation of kitchen appliances, and supervise and monitor the use of utensils and knives.
- Monitor inventory levels, determine level of food production, and identify proper quality and quantities of products including ensuring that sanitation and safety standards are met.
- Set up workstations, operate dishwasher and other mechanical equipment; monitor accuracy and appearance of food and food trays.
- Act as a lead worker and prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Completion of three months or more of food service experience in an institutional setting dealing with special medical diets.
- Six months or more of general food service experience.
- Completion of 12 or more job related college or vocational/technical school credits.
- 18 years or older.
- Ability and willingness to supervise and work alongside inmates to perform food service tasks.
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- Providing training and work direction to kitchen staff and adult residents.
- Using a computer to access and enter data.
- Operating industrial kitchen appliances and food service equipment.
- Ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 45 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Manage problems and resolve conflicts between people using tact and diplomacy.
- Participate in regular use of force training.
- Obtain and maintain CPR and basic emergency care certification.
- ServSafe Certification.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Serving and protecting all in our community by furthering equal justice, safety and wellness.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/employees.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position is internally classified as a Food Service Worker, Senior.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.