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.