Find & Apply For Probation Officer / Correctional Treatment Specialist Jobs in Indio, California

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Probation Department is seeking a Correctional Food Services Supervisor located in Indio. The incumbent will provide full-service supervision and scheduling of staff, including performance evaluations and shift coverage. The Correctional Food Services Supervisor will manage administrative office duties, process purchase orders, and oversee training to ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with other institutions to identify and resolve issues, as well as maintain cleaning and sanitation standards to ensure the facility is fully prepared for inspections and other related duties as required. Meet the Team! The Riverside County Probation Department is a progressive criminal justice agency that believes in continuous improvement, searching and applying evidence-based and best practices, using measurable outcomes to evaluate programs, and doing our utmost to fulfill our mission and make Riverside County a safe and law-abiding community for its citizens. We recognize the value of a qualified, professional, dynamic, and diverse workforce and in building an organization that reflects the progressive community we serve. enterntertustify

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Select, train and supervise Cooks, Senior Correctional Cooks and Food Service Workers who prepare and serve food; plan, assign, schedule, and evaluate the work of food service personnel. Direct the food preparation activities at adult or juvenile detention/treatment facilities; assist in analyzing needs and preparing and managing the budget; maintain cost accounting records, developing forms and records for food production cost control when necessary. Assist in developing long-term and short-term plans for a food service operations and facilities; coordinate and supervise the work of food service personnel, inmates and/or juveniles preparing, cooking and serving food. Maintain the security of the kitchen area and enforce disciplinary measures when needed; instruct and train inmates and/or juveniles in the operation of equipment used in semi-skilled kitchen tasks. Plan and prepare menus and food quantity requirements; ensure that ingredients are prepared, cooked and served correctly for taste and wholesomeness; direct preparation of meals to meet special dietary requirements. Coordinate and schedule work activities to have meals prepared and available; develop specifications for purchasing of food supplies; order, receive, check, and store foods and supplies. Participate and direct the cleaning of food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, dining rooms, and storerooms to comply with state and County sanitation laws, rules and regulations. Account for and secure all equipment and food supplies; prepare and keep records and reports on work and food preparation activities. Inspect and ensure that kitchen equipment is maintained and operated according to safety procedures. Train employees in the operation of kitchen equipment, sanitation, food preparation, and security procedures. Participate in design of new kitchen facilities; perform duties of a cook and work rotating shifts as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Two years of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served. This experience must have included a minimum of one year of supervising food service personnel.

Knowledge of:

The principles of supervision and training; fundamentals of dietetics; practices, methods and equipment used in preparing, cooking and serving food in large quantities; computer skills for creating, tracking and managing requisitions and purchases; behavior of persons in detention/ treatment facilities; sanitation methods in cleaning and maintaining equipment; practices of ordering, storing and inventorying large quantities of food; common weights and measures; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.

Ability to:

Direct the food service operations of a detention/treatment facility; supervise the work of employees, inmates and juveniles; prepare, cook and coordinate cooking processes so that nutritional meals are prepared and served on time; understand and maintain files or other record systems; instruct and train inmates and juveniles in semi-skilled food preparation, service and cleaning tasks; estimate food quantity requirements for designated numbers of meals with a minimum of waste; follow oral and written directions; provide concise oral and written instructions; prepare and keep work and food preparation activity records and reports; inventory supplies and equipment; maintain effective working relationships with and between employees, inmates and juveniles; maintain effective security of kitchen personnel, equipment and utensils.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Who may apply? This recruitment is only open to current Riverside County Probation and Current Riverside County employees.

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Contact the recruiter, Mary Miller, at 951-955-3464 or via email at mmiller@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.