Morning Jail Food Service Supervisor

Our vision for success is a powerful one: to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business. That kind of commitment commands only the best and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results.

Canteen Corrections is seeking candidates to work within the kitchen of Washtenaw County Correctional Facilities.

Shift: We are a 7 day a week operation with a first and second shift, we start at

5:30 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m.

To succeed in this role:

• Compliant
• Must have knowledge of food safety and sanitation laws, regulations, and rules.
• Must be comfortable working alongside and supervising inmates
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be flexible
• Adhere to all standard operation procedures
• Adhere to daily standards of operation
• Energetic
• Ability to keep all conversation professional
• Must be comfortable working in a correctional facility
• Organized
• Ensure the uniform standards are always met
• Reliable Transportation
• Strong attention to detail
• Socially interactive
• Team Player
• Strong problem solving
• Integrity

Qualifications

• Sanitation certification
• High school diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Post-secondary courses beneficial
• Knowledge of basic work area operations and procedures

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Participate in employee meetings and training programs
• Responsible for weekly purchased inventory
• Help follow safety procedures to ensure an accident free work place
• Be active in associated professional organizations
• Supervise the use of kitchen equipment in a safe manner
• Maintain officers program for meals
• Proper ordering of supplies as needed
• Insure proper use of cleaning schedule
• Enforce and follow sanitation standards and cleaning standards
• Knowledge and understanding of meal requirements
• May provide temporary coverage in the event of staff shortage
• Keep accurate production records
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and security of inventory at all times
• Maintain accurate inventory as per schedule
• Office duties including answering phone, knowledge of daily participation, and routine filing of various documents
• Help maintain a security function, which protects both the assets of the operation and the personal safety of staff and inmates
• Responsible for check in of daily orders
• Verify that all the daily menu items have been prepped for the line
• Ensure efficient operation of kitchen including employee time schedule adjustments and assignment
• Check and record temperatures of foods
• Monitor the line for timely service
• Verify any items produced in excess and check with the Food Service Manager for their use
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Prepare menu items as determined for daily use
• Delegate duties to inmates and supervise them in the performance of them
• Verify all menu items and service items are available in the correct amounts at the correct locations to be available/prepared at the proper time
• Strive to continually upgrade skills using appropriate methods
• Use and complete production records as directed
• Review the master menu cycle to ensure the correct production records and recipes are being used
• Establish and maintain good rapport with staff, administrators and public
• Keep accurate production records for daily menu
• Compile and maintain a loose equipment inventory for each location
• Assist in maintaining product service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints
• Help manage in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Assure food is prepared on time to meet nutritional standards, contractual standards, meet Department of Health standards and is served in an attractive manner
• Use menu instruction sheets to provide consistent service
• Able to make changes and suggestions that increase inmate satisfaction when necessary
• Label all items with name, date, and meal
• Monitor inventory controls
• Record temperatures for all items served on the line
• Determine quality and quantity of all items prepared
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Supervise personnel to ensure that food is served in the proper portions and that the process is completed as economically as possible while maintaining the necessary standards
• Responsible for proper storage and use of food
• Monitor security/portion control and follow the process of all items being prepared
• Review menu, portion sizes, serving utensils, hats, gloves, aprons (if needed) and line setup
• Review for accuracy and sign all timesheets and leave requests
• Maintain an active role in management team developments
• Maintain accurate records as required by governing agencies
• Help manage in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Responsible for securing the facility at the end of each shift