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FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY:

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) is a minimum security, American Correctional Association (ACA) accredited, residential prison diversion program for adult male offenders. The Franklin County CBCF is a 180-bed facility that houses adult male offenders (referred to as "residents") for a maximum of 180 days. The CBCF believes community safety is of upmost importance. Second is targeting residents' criminogenic needs via intense cognitive behavioral programming in an effort to reduce their likelihood of recidivating. Our Vision is to bring person-centered care and community to corrections. Our Mission is to enhance public safety by fostering meaningful change, removing barriers, and promoting the skills required for justice-involved individuals re-entering the community. Our Values are Integrity, Dignity, Commitment, and Collaboration.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the Supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Specialist prepares meals according to standardized recipes and written menus; prepares individual trays for special diets; operates gas and electrical food service equipment such as stove, slicer, mixer, food processor, steam table, coffee pot; supervises a crew of residents to do meal prep, cooking, and assigned cleaning in the food service area; sets up the steam table and serves the residents; supervises residents in assigned chore description; orders food and supplies; conducts inventory, prepares meals for special occasions; and performs cleaning duties. Assists residents in obtaining ServSafe certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping and reaching with hands and arms. Must be able to transfer up to fifty (50) pounds. Visual ability sufficient to operate equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Ohio Driver's License is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year of institutional/commercial cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of the proper use of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils necessary
• knowledge of cooking measurements, food preparation techniques necessary; ability to prepare food in large quantities necessary.
• Must hold or obtain ServSafe Certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Resumes, personal statements, letters of reference, training records, or any other pertinent information may be included with but not substituted for the application. Applications will not be accepted prior to the posting date. The person selected will undergo a full field background investigation and drug screen prior to employment. Interim positions do not qualify for benefits.

WORK HOURS/SHIFTS: 13 Hour Shifts, 5 am-6 pm. Days, weekends and evenings required. 84 hours with biweekly rotating schedule. Subject to mandated overtime.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, behavioral health, life insurance plans, and wellness incentives; retirement through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); optional deferred compensation plans; sick, vacation, personal leave, and paid holidays; and free Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) transportation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, SEX, SEXual ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, national origin, disability THAT CAN BE REASONABLY ACCOMMODATED, age, ancestry, VETERAN STATUS, OR GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.