Food Service Specialist IV (#012717) Kershaw Correctional Inst, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.
• Trains and instructs all employees, i.e., 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 cafeteria.
• Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
• Prepares cook's worksheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains record for a 5-year period.
• Maintains compliance with health, fire and OSHA inspections.
• Ensures that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
• Must be certified as a ServSafe Manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be certified by South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Must successfully complete basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.