Job Description

Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS

MISSION: It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose:
Under general supervision, performs duties in food services to include food preparation, cooking, serving and delivering meals inside the SCDJJ Broad River Road Complex, including JDC and MEC on Shiver\'s Road.

Cleans assigned areas of food services to meet guidelines and standards set by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

Provides excellent customer service and continually assessing performance based on customer feedback.

Job Duties:
Organizes, plans and directs the purchase, storage, preparation and serving of food and the maintenance of food service equipment and facilities.

Adheres to all policies and procedures that guides specific work and general state guidelines that are required of all state employees. Establishes standards for production, quality, sanitation and maintenance; makes frequent inspections to ensure that standards are maintained; inspects dry stores and refrigerated food to ensure optimum storage conditions.

Determines requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies and food; prepares or assists with the preparation of the budget for a food service department; requisitions, purchases or approves the purchase of equipment, supplies and food.

Follows work schedules and training programs; supervises, instructs and counsels employees. Demonstrates correct techniques of food preparation for maximum palatability and appearance and minimum waste. Prepares or reviews the preparation of food service records and reports.

Performs duties in food services to include food preparation, cooking, serving and delivering meals inside the SCDJJ Broad River Road Complex, including JDC and MEC on Shiver\'s Road.

Performs other job-related duties.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Requirements: A high school diploma and some experience in quantity and quality cooking.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of college degree(s) at the time of interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution\'s Registrar\'s Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

Must complete Agency\'s Defensive Driving Course with a passing grade. Complete manager\'s ServSafe requirements with passing a test score and any required food services safety training with a passing score and certification within one (1) year of employment.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of the procurement, storage, preparation, distribution and serving of food products.

Knowledge of dietetic principles involved in planning and reviewing menus for nutritional adequacy, dietary balance and attractiveness of prepared food products.

Knowledge of principles and procedures of food service management.

Ability to teach food preparation and cooking.

Ability to analyze and prepare reports.

Microsoft Office proficient.

Works under general supervision with daily feedback as necessary and an annual performance review.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided. Must be able work weekends/holidays and work first. Must be able to work first and second shifts. Will have exposure to hazardous equipment, extreme heat and freezing temperatures, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as necessary.

Additional Comments

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but not limited to, criminal records, driver\'s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume maybe attached with your application, but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application. The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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