Food Service Specialist IV (#012710) Kirkland Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.
• Trains and instructs all employees (cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help) in all phases of their duties.
• Supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
• Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of the cafeteria.
• Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on a weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
• Prepares cook's worksheet in strict accordance with the SCDC master menu and maintains records for a 5‑year period.
• Meets with health, fire and OSHA inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.

Requirements

• Related food service experience (State of South Carolina minimum requirement).
• Experience in quantity and quality cooking required (SCDC minimum requirement).
• Must be certified as a ServSafe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Must successfully complete a basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Qualifications

Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.