Food Production Worker

p style="text-align:left"bPosting Date/b/p03/04/26p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bApplication Deadline/b/pOpen Until Filledp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bPay Range/b/pMin - Mid - Maxbr$19.75 - $23.50 - $27.25p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Type/b/pUnclassifiedp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bDepartment/b/pSheriffp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bAbout the Position/b/pdivpThe Food Production Worker prepares healthy food which is provided to the MCSO inmate population and instructs inmates on kitchen tasks.  This position is involved in all aspects of food preparation, operating in a safe and secure manner within a jail environment./pp/ppspanCompensation is more than a salary with MCSO.  Your perks at work include:/span/pp/pp• Great benefits/pp• Guaranteed 40-hour week/pp• Regular schedule and days off/pp• Shift Schedule possibilities include:/pp/ppspan1st Shift works 6:00 am to 2:00 pm for 5 days a week, with 2 days off in a row. 2nd Shift works from/spanspan 2:00 pm to 12:00 am/spanspan 4 days per week, with 3 days off in a row./span/pp/ppspanSuccessful candidates will have two weeks of training on 1st shift. During that training, you will be assigned to either 1st or 2nd shift./span/pp/ppspanPlease understand after training you will be given a set schedule and will be assigned a shift and days off, according to the needs of the department./span/ppbr /bAbout the Maricopa County Sheriff#39;s Office/bbr /spanDo you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  The Maricopa County Sheriff#39;s Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona#39;s leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.  /span/pp/ppCome make a difference! Apply today!/ppb /b/p/divpbPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:/b/pdivpWe recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:br / /ppbspanMinimum Requirements:/span/b/pulliMust be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States./liliFood Production Worker must complete a program approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)./liliCurrent Food Handler#39;s cards are acceptable if unexpired./liliMust possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver#39;s license. /liliTraining that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; payroll; PREA./lilibspanPrior to hiring, the Sheriff#39;s Office requires that all candidates pass a background check. /span/b/li/ulp/ppbspanOur Preferred Candidate has:/span/b/pulliHigh school diploma or GED./liliTwo (2) or more years of general experience in food preparation and service./li/ulp/ppbCompensation is more than a salary with MCSO:/b/pulliGrowth and stability since 1871/liliChoice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month/liliHolidays – 10/year #43; 1 personal day/liliEnrollment in Arizona State Retirement System/liliPaid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)/lili10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming a href="https://www.maricopa.gov/6007/Other-Benefits-2024#:~:text#61;Even%20though%20MCKids%20Club%20isn,facilities%20starting%20November%201%2C%202023." target="_blank"MCKids Club/a to serve County employees and their families exclusively/liliMCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees/liliAccess to free County gyms/liliLearn more at a href="https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/61638/Maricopa-County-Benefits-Overview-PDF" target="_blank"Benefits Overview/a /li/ulp/ppbESSENTIAL JOB TASKS:/b/pdivulliPrepares inmate meals and special diets./liliInstructs inmates in all work areas of the kitchen, loading dock, and related areas./liliDocuments all activities in the incident logbook./liliPerforms computer tasks using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook./liliOperates various commercial kitchen equipment, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks safely./liliMonitors equipment and reports repair needs to maintenance./liliPerforms utensil, tool, key, and inmate accountability throughout the shift./liliAssigns and instructs inmates and Detention personnel on kitchen tasks./liliInstructs Detention and Civilian personnel to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment./liliConducts inventory, orders supplies, and monitors delivery of supplies from the Warehouse./liliEnsures the assigned work area and kitchen equipment are maintained and clean./liliMaintains Environmental Health code compliance. (HACCP)./liliOversees distribution of meals./liliMaintains Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance./liliPrepares and writes reports and memos./liliDrives Maricopa County Sheriff#39;s Office vehicles for assigned activities, and loads/unloads trucks./liliMonitors chemical usage in the production area./liliMaintains inventory and equipment control./liliPerforms safety checks on food service equipment./liliAttends briefings, meetings, and special events./liliPerforms other tasks as assigned by Food Production Shift Supervisor./liliBe present at work site to perform tasks as scheduled and/or assigned by supervisor./li/ul/divp/ppbuWorking conditions:/u/bbr /Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. br /br /The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.br /br /Work occurs indoors in a food plant environment in a jail facility. Tasks require manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and may involve long periods of standing and/or walking. Position involves teamwork and ability to interact with and oversee adult inmates in food preparation.br / br /Work Environment:/pulliIndoors in jail environment, rarely outdoors/liliFrequently in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees/liliWet/damp area/liliFrequent use of stairs or ladders/liliHigh noise level/liliFrequently bright lighting, occasionally dim lighting/liliConditions may rarely include chemicals/fumes, smoke/dust, unprotected heights/liliRare exposure to contagious diseases/li/ul br /Physical Environment:ulliSitting, standing, walking/liliDriving a vehicle/liliSpeaking, hearing, seeing, reading/liliDistinguishing colors/liliBending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing/liliWearing protective gear/liliLifting floor to waist fifty (50) pounds/liliLifting waist to shoulder fifty (50) pounds/liliLifting shoulder to overhead fifty (50) pounds/liliCarrying a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 100 feet/liliPushing/pulling a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 100 feet/li/ul br /Social Environment:ulliTime pressures, high volume of work/liliHandling multiple or complicated tasks, and frequently changing or unscheduled tasks/liliAccuracy/liliDecision making/liliConcentration/vigilance/liliFrequent interruptions/liliWorking in a team environment in close proximity to others/liliRegular inmate contact/liliOccasional contact with public/liliConditions rarely include emergencies, dangerous environment, or working in isolation/liliOvertime/rotating shifts on rare occasions/li/ulbr /bKnowledge, skills, and abilities:/bbr /Knowledge of:ulliProper food handling and food preparation techniques in compliance with health standards./liliMicrosoft Office Suite applications./li/ul br /Skill in:ulliCleaning and sanitizing food service facilities and equipment./liliOperating a variety of kitchen and office equipment./liliEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships./li/ul br /Ability to:ulliInstruct and lead others in the preparation and service of meals./liliAppropriately portion meals and prepare food for special diets./liliConduct inspections and safety checks to ensure all safety standards are being followed./liliPrepare production reports./li/ul/divp/pdivul/ul/divp/ppbSELECTION PROCEDURE:/b/pdivpThe hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.br / br /All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation.  A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County.  These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.br /br /Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances./pp/p/divpbSelection Procedure/b/pp /pullipConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications/p/lilipCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile/p/lilipMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive/p/li/ulp /ppMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact a target="_blank" href="mailto:MHRFeedback#64;maricopa.gov?subject#61;ADA%20Accommodations"span style="color:#0000ff"uMHRFeedback#64;maricopa.gov/u/span/a to initiate the interactive process./pp /ppbApply Now!/b/p