DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan balanced meals for residents and staff, ensuring compliance with Regulatory Dietary Association Standards.
- Coordinate and supervise the food service unit; direct staff in preparation, serving, and clean-up procedures.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of the storeroom and walk-in refrigerator/freezer. Order food supplies in a timely manner following County purchasing guidelines and manage the food budget. Ensure proper storage and processing of food items.
- Monitor the ACA School Lunch Program and ensure required documentation is completed and submitted to the state.
- Ensure the Youth Services Center receives entitled commodities and that all associated guidelines are followed.
- Maintain high health and safety standards and ensure the work area meets health certification requirements.
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and pre-disciplinary actions for food service staff. Supervise Youth Services Center residents assigned to kitchen duties.
- Prepare reports and make recommendations on methods and procedures to improve food service operations while containing costs.
- Conduct in-service training for staff in menu planning, food preparation and serving techniques, and the security procedures necessary for a large, secured institution.
- Assist staff with food preparation and serving, as needed.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Six (6) years of related work experience in culinary arts, food service management, nutrition, dietetics, or related field.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Employee must successfully complete the County’s post-offer medical examination, a background investigation, and a tuberculosis test with negative results.
- This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
- Employee must comply with the County’s safety guidelines.
- Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
- Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Employee must comply with training requirements related to the comprehension of and appropriate reaction to adolescent behaviors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed indoors on an even, tiled, or carpeted surface but may at times require work on wet or slick surfaces.
- Exposure to temperature extremes and high humidity is common when working in food preparation and serving areas.
- May be exposed to vibration when operating equipment.
- Occasionally exposed to hazards such as cuts, burns, electrical shocks, fumes from bleach and cleaning solvents, and potentially hostile or violent encounters with residents.
- Work hours may fall outside the standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday schedule.
- Work may be performed alone or with select groups.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Telephone, computer, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, paper forms, and writing instruments are used in the performance of duties.
- Institutional food service equipment is used when performing chef duties. May drive a County vehicle as needed.
- Handles food items, cleaning supplies, and office supplies.