Food Services Specialist

Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Food Service Worker to join our team. PSO's Facility Culinary Services Specialist is responsible for preparing and/or serving meals while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Pay $19.76 per hour

Rotating Shift, some weekends required

The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• Previous food service experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs.
• Experience at least one year of bulk cooking
• Ability to ensure portion control
• Ability to follow food safety and health guidelines
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant, cafeteria experience is a plus but not required
• Serv Safe Food Handler certification is preferred

• Provides meal service within a secure correctional environment
• Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and directions
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Set up workstations, including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, steam tables, etc.
• Breaks down cleans and sanitizes workstations
• Serves meals to residents while ensuring satisfaction and anticipating the customers' needs
• Replenishes food items and ensures the product is stocked to appropriate levels
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to correctional facility safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (VRS Virginia Retirement System
  * Group & Optional*)
• Annual /Sick/ Birthday Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Resources
• Short Term Disability
• Fitness Memberships

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to this ad.