Food Services Specialist

City of Portsmouth/ Sheriff's Office
Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $19.18

Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Food Service Worker to join our team. PSO's Facility Culinary Services Specialist is responsible for preparing and/or serving meals while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Pay $19.18 per hour

Rotating Shift, some weekends required

The PortsmouthSheriffs Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma/ GED
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Previous food service experience preferred
  • Must be able to obtain food safety certification
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
  • Requires occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs.
  • Experience at least one year of bulk cooking
  • Ability to ensure portion control
  • Ability to follow food safety and health guidelines
  • Prior institutional food service or restaurant, cafeteria experience is a plus but not required
  • ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred

Position Details:

  • Provides meal service within a secure correctional environment
  • Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and directions
  • Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
  • Set up workstations, including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, steam tables, etc.
  • Breaks down cleans and sanitizes workstations
  • Serves meals to residents while ensuring satisfaction and anticipating the customers' needs
  • Replenishes food items and ensures the product is stocked to appropriate levels
  • Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
  • Adheres to correctional facility safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
  • Ensures security of company assets
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager

What We Offer:

Benefits:


  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance (VRS Virginia Retirement System *Group & Optional*)

  • Annual /Sick/ Birthday Leave

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Legal Resources

  • Short Term Disability

  • Fitness Memberships

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to this ad. We will contact potential candidates for interviews mid - July.

Posted 2025-07-25

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