What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Specialist position at City of Portsmouth/ Sheriff's Office?
Portsmouth Sheriff' Office is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Food Service Worker to join our team. PSO's Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and/or serving meals while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.
Pay $19 hour
Rotating Shift, some weekends required
The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Ability to pass background check
- Previous food service experience preferred
- Must be able to obtain food safety certification
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs
- Experience at least one year bulk cooking, preferably in an institution setting
- Able to ensure portion control
- Ability to follow food safety and health guidelines
- Prior institutional food service or restaurant, cafeteria experience is a plus
- ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred
Position Details:
- Prepares and serv food items according to standardized recipes and directions
- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
- Sets up workstations, including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, steam tables, etc.
- Breaks down clean and sanitizes workstations
- Serves food to customers while ensuring satisfaction and anticipating the customers' needs
- Replenishes food items and ensure the product is stocked to appropriate levels
- Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Adheres to correctional facility safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
- Ensures security of company assets
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager
- Ability to work in a secured facility with trustee
What We Offer:
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance (VRS Virginia Retirement System *Group & Optional*)
- Annual /Sick/ Birthday Leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Resources
- Short Term Disability
- Fitness Memberships
- Wellness Programs
If you are interested in joining our team as a Food Service Worker, please submit your resume to this ad. We will start interviews mid-July.
Salary : $19