Food Services Specialist

Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Food Service Worker to join our team. PSO's Facility Culinary Services Specialist  is responsible for preparing and/or serving meals while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Pay $19.76 per 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 a background check

- Previous food service experience preferred

- Must be able to obtain food safety certification

- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills

- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs.

- Experience at least one year of bulk cooking

- Ability to ensure portion control

- Ability to follow food safety and health guidelines

- Prior institutional food service or restaurant, cafeteria experience is a plus but not required

- ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred

Position Details:

- Provides meal service within a secure correctional environment

- Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and directions

- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures

- Set up workstations, including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, steam tables, etc.

- Breaks down cleans and sanitizes workstations

- Serves meals to residents while ensuring satisfaction and anticipating the customers' needs

- Replenishes food items and ensures 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 the manager

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

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to this ad.