Ada County seeks Food Service Officer-$24.5 Per HOUR in

The hiring establishment is Ada County, a government entity dedicated to serving the public with responsive and efficient public services. Ada County oversees various functions critical to community well-being, including public safety, health, and human services. The county is known for its commitment to excellence, community engagement, and providing its employees with stable and rewarding employment opportunities. As a governmental organization, Ada County offers a structured work environment with comprehensive benefits and a focus on employee development and public accountability. This job opportunity is within the department that manages the industrial-size kitchen responsible for preparing and delivering over 3,700 meals daily to inmates and jail staff. The role plays a vital part in supporting the daily operations of the facility's food service, ensuring that a large volume of meals is prepared efficiently, safely, and up to strict quality standards. The position involves supervising an inmate kitchen work crew, fostering a team-oriented environment grounded in collaboration and open communication. The kitchen operates seven days a week, with shifts primarily structured as four 10-hour days, either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. The shifts vary between early morning and early evening, and flexibility to cover shifts due to illness or vacation is required. This role not only emphasizes culinary expertise and operations management but also focuses heavily on training, instructing, and supervising inmates assigned to the kitchen work crew. Maintaining high standards for food quality, sanitation, and safety is imperative, given the setting within a correctional facility. In addition to overseeing meal preparation, the supervisor is responsible for inventory control, conflict resolution among inmate workers, and ensuring compliance with health department standards. Employees in this role enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement income plans such as PERSI and optional 401(k) and Roth IRA plans; paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave; as well as life and disability insurance and participation in wellness programs. The position requires a candidate who thrives in a close-knit team environment, values clear communication, and is adept at managing both people and operations in a challenging, fast-paced setting. This is a full-time position within a government agency setting, offering the security and benefits typical of public sector employment. For candidates interested in a supervisory culinary role that combines food service management with a strong supervisory component in a correctional environment, this position offers a meaningful and impactful career opportunity.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• prior experience supervising food service operations preferred
• ability to work four 10-hour shifts weekly including weekends and holidays
• flexibility to cover sick and vacation shifts
• ability to communicate clearly and work in a team setting
• must pass background checks and comply with security protocols
• physical ability to perform kitchen tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods