Correctional Officer/Youth Rehab Food Service Specialist III Open to State of De. Dept of Correction Employees Only

Essential Functions

• Applies food service principles, practices and methods governing food preparation activities such as food handling, proper storage and temperature control, cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils to comply with safety and sanitary standards.
• Instructs inmate food service workers in the operation of various commercial kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, ovens, toasters, meat slicers, choppers, deep fryers, food processors, steam pots, blenders, and mixers.
• Instructs inmates/youth food service workers in food preparation, cooking, safe food and storage handling.
• Supervises inmates/youths in their kitchen assignments, directing their activities and establishing a positive working relationship.
• Maintains a positive supportive relationship with youth/inmates food service workers through appropriate use of active listening skills in providing guidance as needed.
• Prepares and cooks meals.
• Maintains control of kitchen utensils, tools and equipment.
• Enforces rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the institution and the department in the maintenance of discipline, order, security and housekeeping of assigned locations and staff.
• Enforces personal hygiene rules for inmate/youth food service workers to maintain sanitary standards.
• Prepares various reports and maintains accurate records.
• Attends various Department approved training courses.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years experience in institutional or commercial cooking and baking.
• Six months experience in proper safety, storage and sanitation standards for food items.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of prioritizing and organizing food service activities.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• At least 19 1/2 years of age.

Additional Posting Information

• Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the recruiting Department in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.
• Conditions of Hire: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
• Benefits: To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.