Walton County Sheriff's Office - Food Service Manager
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*** Qualified applicants may be eligible for up to $2,500 in Sign-on Bonuses ***
General Statement of Job
This is managerial work directing the Food Service Section. An employee in this position is responsible for the Walton County Jail Food Service operation from planning through meal delivery and sanitation. The Food Services Manager will ensure that the food is palatable and wholesome while controlling costs. This person will establish standards and guidelines for Food Service operations and ensure that Food Service Staff are trained to meet these standards. These guidelines will encompass Health Codes, Florida Model Jail Standards, and Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission requirements. This person will create and maintain relationships with members of the agency as well as outside vendors to facilitate optimal performance for the Food Service Section in accordance with agency needs. The Food Services Manager reports to the Jail Support Bureau Chief.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience in Correctional Food Service or Restaurant/Food Service Management.
- Two years of experience purchasing food and food service supplies.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the food and commodities market.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
Essential Job Functions
- This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical abilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Regular and prompt job attendance.
- Establish and maintain a culture in the Food Service Section that aligns with the larger culture of the agency which supports communication and teamwork with all agency members.
- Schedule Food Service Staff to ensure all shifts are covered.
- Train Food Service Staff to supervise Inmate Workers in food service operations.
- Ensure Food Service Staff are mindful of security concerns both in and outside of the kitchen.
- Provide ongoing guidance and supervision to the Food Service Staff.
- Ensure that the kitchen is a safe and sanitary environment.
- Prepare menus that meet dietary guidelines within budgetary limits.
- Make weekly orders of food and supplies.
- Direct the creation of recipes and run cost analysis on the recipes.
- Record and analyze food cost to provide budgetary information to the Support Bureau Chief.
- Negotiate bulk purchases of frozen foods and dry goods.
- Provide the Farm Program with any information and support needed to be successful.
- Purchase appropriate food service equipment.
- Arrange for the maintenance and repair of food service equipment.
- Prepare for emergency situations and lead the Food Service Section during and after emergency conditions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to:
- Supervise staff and inmates.
- Interview and counsel with staff and inmates.
- Review and analyze data.
- Describe facts and events accurately.
- Apply laws, applicable rules and procedures.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate assignments.
- Communicate effectively.
- Utilize office computer applications.
- Work and make decisions in a stressful environment.
- Deal with difficult individuals in a correctional setting.
- Build and motivate a team.
Standards to Perform Job Functions
Physical Requirements:
- Sit up to 6 hours per day.
- Stand up 6 hours per day.
- Walk up 4 hours per day.
- Frequently lift up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently bend, reach, squat, or twist.
- Walton County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Walton County Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, preference and priority shall be given to certain service members and veterans (including spouses and family members of such service members and veterans), and certain service members may be eligible for waiver of post-secondary educational requirements as provided in Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.
Please direct questions regarding this position to work@waltonso.org
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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