ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER

Prepares menus and supervises meal preparations for a large group of people. Performs related work as required. Position is located in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Jail and Court Services Bureau, Jail Support Division. This is routine work involving responsibility for directing, supervising and assisting in the preparation of meals for a large number of people. The Assistant Kitchen Manager must be able to plan and prepare menus, order food supplies and supervise inmates in the preparation of food.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Performs or directly supervises all work accomplished in the kitchen area;
· Supervises the work of the inmate kitchen staff for a work shift;
· Assigns work, explains work requirements, methods, and procedures;
· Reviews work performed by inmates;
· Trains and instructs inmates concerning all aspects of the work;
· Resolves conflicts between inmate workers;
· Takes disciplinary action against inmates as necessary;
· Makes recommendations concerning inmate’s retention on staff to the Food Service Manager;
· Secures all potentially dangerous kitchen utensils after food preparation and cleanup;
· Plans menus considering quantities, recipes, preparation times, serving instructions, nutritional requirements, appetite appeal and efficient use of leftovers;
· Coordinates with medical staff to create meals that meet the special dietary requirements of inmates;
· Keeps inventory of foodstuffs and supplies;
· Provides proper storage of food items;
· Ensures that sanitation methods meet the requirements of the City/County Health Department;
· Personally performs some of the more skilled cooking tasks;
· Oversees the serving of the food; and
· Keeps records and makes reports.Closes 9/15. For more information: www.adasheriff.org/jobs or call our job line at 208-577-3333.
Source - Idaho Statesman - Boise, ID
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be at least 19 years of age;
· Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
· Three years experience in the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale as a cook;
· Completion of standard high school/trade school course with instruction in institutional
cookery or equivalent combination of education and experience;
· Knowledge of administrative and supervisory skills necessary to supervise and motivate a staff of inmates;
· Knowledge of largescale food preparation and cooking methods;
· Knowledge of health and sanitation regulations, principles and practices as they relate to food service;
· Knowledge of food values and nutrition;
· Skill in working with culturally diverse populations;
· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;
· Ability to keep simple records and create reports;
· Ability to display initiative and exercise good judgment and reliability;
· Ability to use sharp instruments safely;
· Ability to resolve conflicts between the inmate kitchen staff; and
· Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health and
safety of the incumbent or others.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
· Must conform to all health and sanitation regulations and be food safety certified;
· Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph, background check and medical exam prior to entrance on duty.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Requires working different shifts;
· Must have sufficient physical ability to: stock food; prepare, cook and serve proper meals and clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment.*** Due to the Sheriff Office’s attempt to create a relatively smokefree
environment for those employees who choose not to smoke because of their growing concern for their health and welfare, applications from nonsmokers only will be considered for employment. Applicants must be nonsmokers for at least eleven (11) months prior to applying.