Food Services Technician



Job Details

Food Services Technician
Employer

Meherrin River Regional Jail

Salary

$24,960.00 - $31,200.00 Annually

Location

Alberta 23821, VA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

25486

Department

Support

Division

Food Services

Opening Date

05/08/2018

Description

Direct contact and supervision of inmates. Supervises the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in the jail; supervises the preparation of meats, vegetables and other food for meals; instructs inmate workers assigned to food service work in the proper techniques of food preparation; controls the amount of food prepared; prepares bread, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry and desserts; cooks and serves meals from basic foods to jail inmates; keeps simple records and makes reports in connection with the work; supervises and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen storeroom and utensils; accounts for all utensils after meals are finished; checks closely each step in the cooking process; performs related work as required; prepares staff meals daily, ensuring inmates do not have contact with staff food. 

Typical Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Pass a drug screening
  • Have the ability to pass an extensive criminal history and background check
  • Minimum of three (3) years of Food Service and/or Food Preparation experience, preferably in an institutional setting, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
  • Must be ServSafe certified or willing to obtain such certification as required by the Health Department
  • Must maintain a telephone in residence for emergency contact
  • Must be willing to be in an on-call status

Supplemental Information

  • Please forward all questions to Ms. Rhonda Fitchett at (434) 949-6700 ext. 211. 
  • The Meherrin River Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
     

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays each year
  • VACATION: 8 hours per month, increasing with years of service
  • SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month
  • RETIREMENT: Virginia Retirement System
  • LIFE INSURANCE: 2 times employee's annual salary
  • HEALTH INSURANCE: 3 different plans with Anthem, one of which is provided to the employee at no cost. 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED:
  • Aflac Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation 457 plan through Nationwide Retirement Services
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account for Health Care Services

Employer
Meherrin River Regional Jail
Address
9000 Boydton Plank Rd

Alberta, Virginia, 23821
Phone
434-949-6706

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