ISFS05-2024-00675-Food Services Specialist-Lusk

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ISFS05-2024-00675-Food Services Specialist-Lusk

Salary

$18.56 Hourly

Location

Lusk, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-00675

Department

080-Prisons - Wyoming Womens Center

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Description and Functions



GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Department of Corrections Wyoming Women's Center is seeking a Food Service Specialist. This position assists the Food Service Supervisor, by providing direction, instruction, and training to inmate food service workers to prepare, serve, and store food commodities according to institutional menus and USDA food service standards. The culture in the cafeteria is one of creativity, quality, and excitement. The WWC's cafeteria is known for outstanding food and service, we are seeking applicants with the motivation to help continue that tradition.  This is a full-time position with benefits, 40 hours per week.

The Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC) was established in 1981. It serves as a primary education and treatment center for female inmates. The WWC provides programming, vocational, recreational, and educational programs to allow the WDOC to reduce recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention. 

Human Resource Contact: megan.sims@wyo.gov or 307-856-9578 ext 222


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

 

  • Directs, coordinates, prepares, and supervises the preparation of food for meals within guidelines of the menu, dietary requirements, and the standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
  • Trains workers in safety and sanitation.
  • Prepares all religious and medically necessary diets and substitutions as needed.
  • Directs the portioning and serving of all meals.
  • Oversees distribution of bulk food and pre-plated meals.
  • Ensures that health guidelines are met in the daily preparation of food.
  • Manages inventory and reviews daily on all items.
  • Completes daily inventories of knives, controlled food items, and tools.
  • Observe and record food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES: 


Preference may be given to those with correctional food service experience.


KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge of food safety practices, handling, temperature control, etc. 
  • Knowledge of basic employee supervision methods.
  • Knowledge of meal preparation and quantity/quality controls
  • Knowledge of procurement, receiving, and storage methods.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal laws governing food preparation
  • Knowledge of handling, storage, and sanitation.
  • Skill in written and oral communications.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

OR

Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Culinary Arts)

Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:



  • Because a correctional institution is a controlled environment, inmates will often attempt to disrupt that environment. The kitchen staff has to be physically able to perform a variety of manual labor job duties. 
  • Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance on a regular basis.
  • Walking on cement floors on a regular basis.
  • Balancing on an occasional basis.
  • Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching on an occasional basis.
  • Reaching on a regular basis.
  • Standing on a regular basis.
  • Pushing/pulling on a regular basis.
  • Typing/Repetitive motion on an occasional to regular basis.
  • Talking/hearing on a frequent basis.
  • Visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

NOTES: 



  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
  • The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
  • The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
  • Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment.
  • WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
  • WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental Information


080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming Women's Center  

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
 

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
 

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01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
  • High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
  • Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
  • Associate's Degree
  • Associate's Degree and additional coursework
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
  • Master's Degree
  • Master's Degree and additional coursework
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
  • None of the Above
02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
  • 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
  • 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
  • 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
  • 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
  • 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
  • N/A
03
(ISFS05) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Food Services? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, Food Services or Food preparation, any full time experience as a cook)
  • No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
  • Less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
  • Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
Do you have correctional food service experience?
  • Yes
  • No
06
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
  • Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Wyoming Workforce Center
  • Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
  • Career Fair
  • Human Resources Division
  • Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
  • Current State Employee
  • Other
07
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
08
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not a veteran
10
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
  • Current State Employee
  • Veteran - DD214 Attached
  • Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
  • Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
  • None of the above
11
(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
State of Wyoming
Address
See Human Resource Contact Information in the
General Description Section for questions RE Post
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002