Food Service Specialist IV (#013969) Palmer Pre-Release Center, Florence (FLORENCE) L1

Questions regarding the application process or this posting may be directed to Recruiting and Employment Services at (803) 896-1649 or Employment@doc.sc.gov.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, evaluate, and terminate all civilian and inmate food service employees.
• Organize, plan, and direct purchases, preparation, and service of food, as well as maintenance of food service equipment and facilities.
• Conduct frequent inspections to ensure standards are maintained.
• Supervise, instruct, and counsel employees.
• Coordinate and teach correct techniques of food preparation for maximum palatability and appearance with minimum waste.
• Attend and meet with health, fire, and OSHA inspections; ensure all required maintenance and repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
• Supervise all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
• Prepare cook's work sheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintain records for a 5-year period.
• Successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• Related food service experience.
• Experience in quantity and quality cooking.
• Certified as a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and/or as a ServSafe manager, or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Certified by SCDC Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Successfully complete basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Eligible employees may participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan with 401(k) and 457 options).
• Workplace Benefits: Eligible employees may receive tuition assistance; holiday, annual, and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, except those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, grant, or time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.