Salary: $43,706.00 – $48,958.52 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23SHRFA73HBKH158
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Division: Adult Detention Operations
Opening Date: 07/05/2023
Closing Date: 7/19/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Senior Food Service Worker at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility (PSF). This position will prepare and serve food and act as a lead worker to inmates who work in the kitchen.
The PSF operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week; staff process about 40,000 people a year with approximately 800 pre-trial detainees in the jail at any given time.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit .
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours are typically day shift with start times between 5 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Candidates must be able to work every third weekend and holidays. Anyone indicating limited availability will not be considered.
An additional wage premium of $1.50 per hour is paid when supervising inmate workers and an additional wage premium of $1.00 per hour is paid for evening, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Food Service Worker, Senior.
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Receive delivery of prepared food and confirm the correct food quantity and items were received.
- Use proper methods in receiving, handling, and storing food products; keep food at the correct temperature.
- Train and provide work direction to inmates working in the kitchen to include food preparation, setting up/serving food, proper cleaning of cooking/eating utensils, cleaning floors and kitchen surfaces, ensure safe operation of kitchen appliances, and supervise and monitor the use of utensils and knives.
- Monitor inventory levels, determine level of food production, and identify proper quality and quantities of products including ensuring that sanitation and safety standards are met.
- Set up workstations, operate dishwasher and other mechanical equipment, and monitor accuracy and appearance of food and food trays.
- Act as a lead worker and prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services.
Need to be 18 years or older and have:
- One of the following:
- Completion of three months or more of food service experience in an institutional setting dealing with special medical diets.
- Six months or more of general food service experience.
- Completion of 12 or more job related college or vocational/technical school credits.
- Supervise and work alongside inmates to perform food service tasks.
- Lift and carry up to 45 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation and stand for extended periods of time.
- Follow the Hennepin County
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- Working in food service in an institutional setting (prison, correctional facility, detention center, hospital, or other setting where individuals are confined for long periods of time).
- Operating industrial kitchen appliances and food service equipment.
- Providing training and work direction to kitchen staff and adult residents.
- Using a computer to access and enter data.
- Manage problems and resolve conflicts between people using tact and diplomacy.
- Participate in regular use of force training.
- Obtain and maintain CPR and basic emergency care certification.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office serves the county’s 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff’s office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff’s Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals — that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can’t – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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This position requires:
Being 18 years of age or older.
Willingness and ability to work at the Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis.
Willingness to supervise inmate workers.
Work hours are typically day shift with start times between 5 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Candidates must be able to work every third weekend and holidays.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation and stand for extended periods of time.
Do you agree to and meet all of the requirements?
- Yes
- No
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The Sheriff’s Office Personal Appearance Standards Policy outlines personal hygiene and appearance standards to project a professional image appropriate to the office and their assignments that include but are not limited to:
- Grooming (hair, jewelry, and accessories)
- Placement and content of tattoos, scarification, and/or branding
- Body piercing and/or alteration
Click to read the entire policy prior to answering this question. You must read the entire policy and be able and willing to meet the requirements. Are you able and willing to meet the requirements of the Sheriff’s Office Personal Appearance Standards Policy?
- Yes
- No
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Select from the choices below the option that best describes your experience and/or education. Check all that apply.
- Completion of three months or more of food service experience in an institutional setting dealing with special medical diets
- Six months or more of general food service experience
- Completion of 12 or more job related college or vocational/technical school credits
- None of the above
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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type “None” in the space provided.
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How many months of food service experience do you have in an institutional setting (prison, correctional facility, detention center, hospital, or other setting where individuals are confined for long periods of time)?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 3 months
- 3 months or more, but less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, but less than 12 months
- 12 months or more
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Describe your previous food service experience in an institutional setting (prison, correctional facility, detention center, hospital, or other setting where individuals are confined for long periods of time). Include your employer(s), type(s) of facility(ies) and duties. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Do you have experience operating industrial kitchen appliances and food service equipment?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience operating industrial kitchen and food service equipment, and indicate the kitchen and food service equipment you have operated, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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How many months of experience do you have providing training and work direction to kitchen staff?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 3 months
- 3 months or more, but less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, but less than 12 months
- 12 months or more
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Describe your experience providing training and work direction to kitchen staff. Include the name of your employer, your job title, and responsibilities for each position you held. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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How many months of experience do you have providing training and work direction to adult inmates?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 3 months
- 3 months or more, but less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, but less than 12 months
- 12 months or more
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Describe your experience providing training and work direction to adult inmates, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Select one of the following options that best describes your status regarding ServSafe Certification.
- I am ServSafe Certified
- I am willing and able to become ServSafe Certified within six months of being hired
- Neither of the above
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Have you been convicted of a felony as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? You cannot be considered for this position if you have been convicted of a felony as an adult.
- Yes
- No
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Have you ever been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor (other than parking tickets) as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? Conviction is not an automatic elimination from employment; each case is considered individually. However, failure to identify a conviction is cause for automatic ineligibility for hire; or, if hired, subsequent dismissal.
- Yes
- No
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Please provide information about your felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. Include the level of each offense, date, location, statute citation number of each offense, the sentence, and whether the conditions of the court have been completed. If you do not provide this information, you may not be considered for this position. Type “None” in the space provided if you do not have a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor conviction(s).
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
- College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
- Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
- Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
- Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- Indeed.com
- Job fair or networking event
- Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
- Professional association (job board or email)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.
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