Food Service Assistant

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ATHENA is seeking an entry-level candidate to perform routine tasks related to the management of Food Services within a Correctional Facility. This position reports to the Food Services Manager and does not involve supervising staff. The Food Services Assistant is responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking, and serving meals to staff and incarcerated individuals within the facility. This includes training and supervising inmate workers, ensuring kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards are met, and adhering to nutritional and Department of Health guidelines. The role also involves supervising the safe use of kitchen equipment, securing the kitchen at the end of each shift, maintaining inventory, and ensuring proper food storage and recordkeeping as required by governing agencies. This Full-time position starts at $19 per hour and is located in Hanover, VA.  

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for supervising the preparation, cooking and serving meals in the facility for staff and incarcerated individuals, to include the training of inmate workers;


• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.


• Enforce and follow sanitation and cleaning standards for kitchen operations.


• Ensure food is prepared within timelines to meet nutritional standards.


• Ensure food meets Department of Health Standards.


• Ensure food served is proportioned correctly and according to directions.


• Daily, direct contact and supervision of inmates.


• Supervise the use of kitchen equipment safely.


• Responsible for securing the kitchen facility at the end of each shift.


• Compile and maintain utensil inventory.


• Maintain accurate records as required by governing agencies.


• Responsible for the proper storage and use of food.


• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within the division and company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Rotating Schedule

2:00am-10:00am, 9:00am-5:30pm and 10:00am-6:30pm

Candidate must be able to work any of those shifts.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of to include but not limited to: FDA nutritional requirements and State Health Department. requirements as it applies to food service and special dietary requirements; ability to utilize recipes and estimate appropriate food amounts.


• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and verbally.


• Ability to calculate quantities of food; read and comprehend documents such as menus, recipes, and other pertinent documents.


• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Education and Experience:

·         High school diploma or equivalent, required.

·         Must be at least twenty years of age.

·         VA Driver’s License Required 

·         Minimum 3 years Food Preparation experience required.

·         Prior experience in Corrections and/or Institutional food preparation is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Rotating Schedule

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.