<p>APPLY NOW</p> <p>JOB OVERVIEW:The purpose of this position is to prepare and serve meals to corrections inmates/detainees; clean the kitchen and food preparation equipment. The work is performed under the Food Service Supervisor.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for preparing and cooking all meals for inmates on an assigned shift. </li><li>Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, sandwiches, simple bakery items, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position. </li><li>Removes food and beverages from freezers, thaw, and place under refrigeration. </li><li>Prepares drink mix containers and/or hot water containers for distribution to housing units. </li><li>Prepares sack meals for inmates leaving the facility. </li><li>Responsible for reviewing menu diet cards for preparing inmate special meals/snacks. </li><li>Loads and sets up delivery carts with the appropriate number of meal and special diet trays for disbursement to housing units. </li><li>Maintains and ensures all security of food storage areas and sharp kitchen utensils. </li><li>Maintain standards of sanitation and cleanliness. Cleans and sanitizes food preparation area and all equipment. </li><li>Cleans and maintains all work areas, including sweeping and mopping of all floors, collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers, as appropriate to the area of operation. </li><li>Assist inmate workers in washing dinner trays and other kitchen equipment. </li><li>Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies. </li><li>Maintains knowledge of food preparation, presentation methods, techniques, and food safety procedures. </li><li>Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25- 50 lbs. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education</p> </li><li> <p>General/technical high school diploma or GED equivalent</p> </li><li> <p>Vocational training in food service is preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Job Experience</p> </li><li> <p>1-3 years of experience</p> </li><li> <p>One year of food service experience preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge, skills, and abilities</p> </li><li> <p>Will be required to complete the Food Service Sanitation course (ServSafe) and/or the corrections food service course within six (6) months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to attend Correction Administrative training for basic correctional requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Must adhere to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and attend all training provided by the SCCDOC.</p> </li><li> <p>Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.</p> </li></ul> <p>TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.</p> <p>BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.</p> <p>Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied.</p> <p>St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.</p>