Food Services Specialist

Overview

General Description The Wyoming Department of Corrections contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens.

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General Description The Wyoming Department of Corrections contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens.

The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) is designed to serve as the main intake and assessment center for male inmates. It serves as a primary education and treatment center for inmates requiring high levels of protective custody and medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive/behavioral, and/or sex offender treatment services.

The Food Service Specialist will assist the Food Services Supervisor with supervision, direction, and training of inmate food services workers to prepare, serve, and store food according to institutional and USDA Food Standards.

Benefits The State of Wyoming offers a total compensation package including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

For detailed information on benefits, click links or contact the Human Resources team as provided in the listing.

• Directs, coordinates, prepares, and supervises food preparation for meals within the guidelines of the menu, dietary requirements, and the standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
• Trains workers in safety and sanitation.
• Directs the preparation of all religious and medically necessary diets and substitutions.
• Directs the portioning and serving of all meals.
• Oversees the distribution of bulk food and pre-plated meals.
• Ensures that health guidelines are met in the daily preparation of food.
• Manages inventory and reviews daily on all items.
• Completes daily inventories of knives, controlled food items, and tools.
• Observe and record food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
• Maintains a safe and secure facility. Provides a climate of mutual respect between staff and inmates and supports treatment programs.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Preferences Preference may be given to those with correctional food service experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of food safety practices, handling, temperature control, etc.
• Knowledge of basic employee supervision methods.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and quantity/quality controls
• Knowledge of procurement, receiving, and storage methods.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws governing food preparation
• Knowledge of handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Skill in written and oral communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience Substitution
: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None

OR

Education Associate's Degree (typically in Culinary Arts)

Experience 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant

Physical Working Conditions

• Because a correctional institution is a controlled environment, inmates will often attempt to disrupt that environment. The kitchen staff has to be physically able to perform various manual labor job duties.
• Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance regularly.
• Walking on cement floors regularly.
• Balancing on an occasional basis.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching on an occasional basis.
• Reaching regularly.
• Standing regularly.
• Pushing/pulling regularly.
• Typing/Repetitive motion on an occasional to regular basis.
• Talking/hearing frequently.
• Visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits tobacco products on WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC complies with PREA of 2003 to protect inmates from abuse and related harms.
• Successful applicants must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment.
• WDOC has a dress code policy. Applicants must meet the standards to be considered.
• WDOC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

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