FOOD SERVICE HANDLER (PART-TIME)

FOOD SERVICE HANDLER

HOURLY : $ 15.00 per hour

REPORTS TO :

Assigned Supervisor and / or designee

SUPERVISES : N / A

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job as required by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, to include a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses, Certificates, and Experience

• Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age;
• Current Texas Driver's License and must have current automobile insurance;
• Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English
• Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre-screening exam and pass a criminal background check. If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;

TYPICAL DUTIES

Responsible for the delivery of food to juveniles

Responsible for Daily Tally of Juveniles in Detention, Boot Camp and LIFE / BRAVE programs to order food

Receives, checks, and stores food and kitchen supplies;

Responsible for kitchen and dining operations such as setting tables, food services, clean-up, and storage of dishes and dining room equipment;

Attend staff meetings and training as required;

Adhere, maintain, and comply with professional conduct and ethical behavior consistent with the standards and policies and procedures expected by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), TJJD, Cameron County, and Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (CCJJD) at all time, both on duty and off duty.

Adhere and comply with all PREA standards and will follow zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards and cooperate with all ANE investigations.

Adhere and comply CCJJD's and Cameron County's policies and procedures and know how to keep abreast of any changes to said policies and procedures, including maintaining a effective safety program as established by Cameron County.

Abide by all federal, state, and local laws; the nature of our profession requires being a good role model and setting a good example at all times.

Employment is contingent upon federal, state, local and / or grants availability.

CCJJD is an At-Will employer; the department has the right to terminate your employment for any legal reason, or no reason, at any time either with or without notice.

Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and / or designee to include reassignment which is in the best interest of the department.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Applicable Juvenile Justice System standards and procedures.

Standard practices in area of assignment.

Safety and security techniques and standards.

Physical restraint techniques to prevent self-injurious and assaultive behavior and escape.

Skills In :

Problem solving and decision making.

Both verbal and written communication.

Ability To :

Required to work a rotating schedule in order to meet the needs of the department to include Holidays and Weekends.

Must establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees and the general public

The methods of preparing modified diets. The use and care of kitchen appliances and equipment. Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in establishing food quantities. Ability to apply safety and health protection procedures. To work effectively with other employees.

Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Reason and make judgments and decisions.

Maintain resident and program confidentiality.

Deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals.

Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.

Submit written documentation clearly, accurately, and impartially.

Perform effectively and courteously in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other county employees and officials, representatives of the juvenile justice system and the general public.

WORK ENVIORNMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment :

Tobacco free environment.

Duties are performed in a secure residential requiring shift work;

Facility is operational 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. The environment is hazardous due to the aggressive or violent acting-out behavior of the juveniles.

Absolutely no electronic devices or cell phones allowed in the facility while either on / off shift.

Subject to contact with communicable diseases, hazardous waste and foul odors.

Must be able to work in high noise level environment.

At no time, will the review or use of social media be allowed while on duty, and / or on County provided electronic equipment, except in limited situations where such activity is work related and is authorized by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer or designee.

Physical Demands :

Physical requirements include the ability to life / carry up to 50-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and basic office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform essential functions.

Subject to stressful environment and resident contact for extended periods of time.

Work Uniforms :

No sandals.

If visible tattoos, sleeves or cover ups must be worn.

Sets the example regarding personal appearance with regards to hair being neatly trimmed and combed and tied back daily (women).

Only jewelry allowed is a watch, wedding band and stud earrings for females. Necklaces may be worn inside your county issued shirt.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

AA / EEO / MFD EMPLOYER