Food Service Assistant

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking a talented Food Service Assistant to work in the Juvenile Detention Center and prepare and serve meals to the Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center residents and staff.

Duties:

• Prepare and serve meals to residents according to production sheets; meet the serving schedules and ensure food is prepared in sufficient quantity for the population served.
• Ensure meals are served in a sanitary manner, meeting health and safety standards related to food storage, preparation, and clean-up.
• Prepare and cook meats, vegetables, and other foods in accordance with the menu.
• Operate standard cooking equipment, such as ranges, mixers, and food choppers, and operate large commercial kitchen equipment.
• Clean kitchen and equipment to include washing dishes.
• Receive and stock food supplies while maintaining sanitary standards; follow relevant licensure standards, ensure that no deficiencies are noted on Health Department sanitary inspections.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the population served, merchants, the general public, supervisor and co-workers, and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a safe kitchen; report faulty equipment according to procedures to ensure no serious injuries/accidents occur to self or others.
• Document meals served on production records; ensure accurate records are kept and reports are submitted in a timely manner according to procedures.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

• Maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Leave donation program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Program
• Professional Development

Minimum Requirements: Requires a High School Diploma or GED, and three (3) years of experience in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as bulk cooking in a school, restaurant, or institution OR any combination of education (above high school level) and related experience equivalent to three (3) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. *Food Certification Manager's license required.

Preferences:

• Food Certification manager or ServeSafe certification
• Experience with large quantity/institutional cooking
• Experience in preparing and serving USDA products; Knowledge of USDA guidelines
• Experience in portion control practices
• Experience with special dietary offerings
• Experience operating large commercial equipment
• Experience with daily nutritional requirements
• Experience utilizing appropriate sanitation practices and procedure

Special Instructions: This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly until a selection is made. The incumbent will work a rotating shift which includes the Various Shifts 6 am - 2:30 pm; 10:30 am - 7 pm, including weekends.

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