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Ada County Food Service Coordinator in Boise, Idaho
Food Service Coordinator
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Food Service Coordinator
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
04/15/2024
Closing Date
5/4/2024 12:00 AM Mountain
Description
Benefits
Questions
General Summary
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General Summary
As the guiding hand behind our industrial-size kitchen, orchestrating the preparation and delivery of over 3,700 meals daily, this role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary and supervision expertise.
One of the key success factors for this role is the ability to work seamlessly within a small, close-knit team. Our team dynamics thrive on collaboration, and the successful candidate must be comfortable and effective in a group setting. The capacity to contribute ideas, share responsibilities, and communicate openly is paramount.
Why it Matters: Operating efficiently within a small team is crucial for the success of our projects. Historically, we've observed that individuals who can navigate the dynamics of a close working group contribute significantly to achieving our goals. The synergy generated within the team directly impacts creativity, problem-solving, and overall productivity.
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.
Essential Functions
Food Service Operations: Supervise and lead the inmate kitchen work crew, ensuring efficient and safe operations. Perform related work as required, contributing to the overall success of the culinary operations. Oversee bulk meal preparations for inmates and jail staff, maintaining high standards. Keep detailed inventory of food stock and supplies, ensuring availability when needed.
Instruction and Training: Assign tasks and provide clear explanations of work requirements, methods, and procedures to inmates assigned to work in the kitchen. Consistently train and instruct inmates in food service and sanitation practices. Make recommendations to the Food Service Supervisor regarding inmates' retention on kitchen work crews.
Quality Control: Review and ensure the quality of work performed by inmates, maintaining a high standard. Ensure proper preparation and delivery of meals to jail housing units. Ensure sanitation methods meet the standards set by the City-County Health Department.
Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts among inmate workers, fostering a positive work environment. Complete incident reports on inmate behavior issues, injuries, and other risk management concerns. Take necessary disciplinary actions when required.
Menu Optimization & Special Diets Management: Adjust menus considering quantities, recipes, preparation times, serving instructions, nutritional requirements, appetite appeal, and efficient use of leftovers. Ensure special diets align with guidelines, are properly labeled, and delivered to jail housing units.
Flexibility and Security: Work and maintain availability for all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Strictly control tools, ensuring proper tethering of dangerous tools when necessary.
Job Requirements
Nice to Haves:
Supervisory skills for inmate kitchen work crews, knowledge of large-scale food preparation, familiarity with health and sanitation regulations, and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Completion of standard high school/trade school course with instruction in institutional cookery or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must Haves:
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and initiative are key!
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
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!
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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).
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02
Please describe any experience you have in working with large scale food preparation and explain your cooking methods.
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Please provide examples of your ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
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Please describe any experience you have working as a team lead/supervisor/manager. How many workers have you supervised at a time?
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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.
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Please describe any experience you have in training staff members, coworkers, or other groups of people.
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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.
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I have reviewed the pay rate or range for this position and the posted wage is acceptable to me.
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Agency
Ada County
Department
Sheriff
Address
7200 Barrister Dr. Boise, Idaho, 83704
Website
www.adacounty.id.gov/sheriff
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