Assistant Kitchen Coordinator

Organization

Juvenile Detention

Pay

$16.62

Pay Frequency

Hourly

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, assists in planning, preparing, and serving meals for juveniles housed in the Detention Home. Supports daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with established nutritional guidelines and facility procedures.

Job Description

Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8)

All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with the preparation and service of meals according to approved and nutritional guidelines.
• Assist with coordinating daily kitchen operations and workflow.
• Assist with supervision of kitchen staff during assigned shifts and provide direction as needed.
• Assume Kitchen Coordinator duties in their absences.
• Maintain security counts of utensils and kitchen tools before, during, and after meals.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of residents snacks.
• Assist with inventory management, including food, supplies, and cleaning products.
• Conducts routine inventory counts and notify the Kitchen Coordinator when supplies need replenishment.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Ensure proper sanitation of food preparation, dining, storage, and dishwashing areas.
• Monitor compliance with City- County Health Department regulations, Child Nutrition Program requirements, and facilities policies.
• Assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies in accordance with food safety standards.
• Perform routine inspection of kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with maintaining records related to meal served, inventory, temperatures, sanitation, and inspections.
• Utilize computer systems for inventory tracking, food catering, meal reporting, and documentation.
• Participate in staff training and orientation activities.
• Maintain a safe and secure kitchen environment within Juvenile Detention setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge in USDA Child nutrition program; food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen sanitation; food safety and storage requirements; nutritional guidelines for juveniles populations; inventory management; child nutrition program requirement; and facility security practices related to food services operations.

Skill in food preparation and meal service; inventory control; record keeping; time management; staff training; effective and written communication.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; work effectively in secure Juvenile Detention environment; meet meal service schedules and deadlines; establish positive working relationships with staff and residents; exercise sound judgement and professional discretion;  to understand and follow departmental policies and procedures; and operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists with supervises employees in the Juvenile Detention Home Kitchen. May Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) as defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code § 377:3-13-43 and supplemented by Vo-Tech training in Culinary Arts; over three years of satisfactory full time paid employment in institutional food service; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Food Handlers Permit

Must be able to obtain Food Manager Certification within 6 months of hire

Must be at least 21 years of age- defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code § 377:3-13-43

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.    

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.               

           

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO STATEMENT

Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Location

Juvenile Detention Center