Food Service Officer

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　　Food Service Officer

　　Salary

　　$49,920.00 - $59,280.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Boise, ID

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time with Benefits

　　Job Number

　　02070

　　Department

　　Sheriff

　　Division

　　JSB- Jail Services

　　Opening Date

　　02/26/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　General Summary

　　Do you meet our minimum hiring standards?

　　Check here (https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/) before applying.

　　Food service officers (FSO) are civilian employees who supervise a kitchen staff of male inmates who prepare about 3,600 meals a day. Our FSOs manage an industrial-size kitchen and staff, where inmates primarily do the cooking, sanitation, and dishwashing.

　　General Summary

　　Supervises routine meal preparations for a large group of people and performs related work as required. Position is located in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Jail Services Bureau.

　　New Food Service Officers start at a Level I pay rate of $24.00/hour. As they acquire experience, training, and skills, they progress to a Level II ($26.50/hour), then Level III ($28.50/hour).

　　SHIFT INFORMATION

　　The kitchen is open 7 days/week. This position primarily works four 10-hour shifts per week, either Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday. Shifts include early morning (1:00am-11:00am) or early evening (9:00am-7:00pm) and are based on seniority. Flexibility is required for sick and vacation coverage.

　　BENEFITS

　　Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

　　PERSI retirement (fixed monthly income in retirement)

　　Matching deferred compensation plan; optional 401(k) and Roth IRA

　　Eleven (11) paid holidays; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave

　　Free basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance

　　Wellness program

　　Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

　　Foo

　　Essential Functions

　　Supervises the work of the inmate kitchen work crew;

　　Supervises bulk meal preparations for inmates and jail staff;

　　Assigns work and explains work requirements, methods, and procedures;

　　Reviews work performed by inmates;

　　Consistently trains and instructs inmates in all aspects of food service and sanitation;

　　Ensures meals are properly prepared and delivered to jail housing units;

　　Ensure special diets are prepared in accordance with guidelines, properly labeled, and delivered to jail housing units;

　　Resolves conflicts between inmate workers;

　　Takes disciplinary action against inmates as necessary;

　　Makes recommendations concerning inmates’ retention on kitchen work crews to the Food Service Supervisor;

　　Works and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an as needed or on-call basis;

　　Maintains strict control of all tools and ensures dangerous tools are properly tethered when appropriate;

　　Provides proper storage of food items;

　　Ensures that sanitation methods meet the requirements of the City-County Health Department; and

　　Keeps accurate records of special diets and meals served.

　　Additional Functions

　　Adjust menus considering quantities, recipes, preparation times, serving instructions, nutritional requirements, appetite appeal, and efficient use of leftovers;

　　Keep inventory of foodstuffs and supplies;

　　May personally perform some of the more skilled cooking tasks;

　　Completes incident reports on inmate behavior issues, inmate injuries, and other risk management issues, as needed; and

　　Performs related work as required.

　　Job Requirements

　　Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

　　Completion of standard high school/trade school course with instruction in institutional cookery or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred;

　　Knowledge of or ability to learn administrative and supervisory skills necessary to supervise and motivate inmate kitchen work crews;

　　Knowledge of or large-scale food preparation and cooking methods;

　　Knowledge of health and sanitation regulations, principles, and practices as they relate to food service;

　　Ability to work with culturally diverse populations;

　　Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;

　　Ability to keep simple records and create reports;

　　Ability to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions using an ear piece;

　　Ability to display initiative and exercise good judgment and reliability;

　　Ability to use sharp instruments safely;

　　Ability to resolve conflicts between the inmate kitchen work crew; and

　　Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health and safety of the incumbent or others.

　　Other Requirements

　　Must conform to all health and sanitation regulations and be food safety certified;

　　Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background check prior to entrance on duty;

　　This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

　　Work Environment & Physical Demands

　　Work Environment and Physical Demands

　　Must have sufficient physical ability to: stock food, prepare, cook, and serve proper meals, and clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment.

　　Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be able to bend, squat down to the floor, and reach overhead to stock the storeroom and put freight deliveries away;

　　This position is located in a potentially hostile environment where the incumbent will work directly with inmates who have access to kitchen tools and supplies.

　　Disclaimer

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

　　Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

　　Healthcare:

　　Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

　　Post-employment health savings account

　　Retirement and Investments Plans:

　　PERSI retirement benefits

　　457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

　　401(k)

　　Wellbeing Program:

　　Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

　　Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

　　Free bus pass

　　Paid-leave:

　　11 paid holidays per year

　　8 weeks paid Parental Leave

　　Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

　　Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

　　5 days paid bereavement leave

　　Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

　　Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

　　Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

　　Optional Benefits:

　　Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

　　NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

　　Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

　　Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

　　AFLAC

　　Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

　　01

　　Are you willing to work the hours required for this particular position? This may include nights, weekends, holidays or other shifts as assigned. (See online posting for more specific shift information pertaining to this position).

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Please describe any experience you have in working with large scale food preparation and explain your cooking methods.

　　03

　　Please provide examples of your ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.

　　04

　　Please describe any experience you have working as a team lead/supervisor/manager. How many workers have you supervised at a time?

　　05

　　Describe your supervisory philosophy and style. Include in your answer how you view employee supervision, how you prioritize projects, and how you have dealt (or would deal with) employee issues.

　　06

　　Please describe any experience you have in training staff members, coworkers, or other groups of people.

　　07

　　Have you thought about what it will be like being inside a jail facility supervising an inmate population as your workers? Please list any concerns.

　　08

　　I have reviewed the pay rate or range for this position and the posted wage is acceptable to me.

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Ada County

　　Department

　　Sheriff

　　Address

　　7200 Barrister Dr. Boise, Idaho, 83704

　　Website

　　www.adacounty.id.gov/sheriff

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