Food Service Specialist IV Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland; JASPER) Level 2

• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.

• Trains and instruct 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 work sheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains record for a 5-year period.

• Meets with health, fire & OSHA inspections.

• Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.

• Must be certified as Serv Safe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.

Related food service experience.

• Experience in quantity and quality cooking required.

• Must be certified as a Serv Safe 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 courses within eighteen (18) months of employment.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.