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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00202567 |
Description Activated On: 2/25/2020 9:21:27 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position leads inmate workers in food service operations at the Department of Corrections (DOC) State Correctional Institution (SCI) Albion. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. 60% Conducts food service work and provides instruction to inmates through on-the job vocational training. Instructs inmates in food preparation, production, service, and baking. Instructs inmates in safe and sanitary operation of tools and equipment, cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices. Instructs inmates in the preparation of meals according to recipe, and ensures that meals are prepared and served in a timely manner. 20% Inspects food service areas, equipment, and food to ensure conformance with established safety and sanitation standards. Reviews census and menu data; adjusts recipes accordingly; and recycles leftover food into useable food products to reduce waste. Requisitions, receives, and stores food and supplies in assigned work areas, and ensures that first-in, first-out procedures are strictly followed. 15% Plans and reviews inmate work assignments. Conducts performance evaluations of inmate workers, and maintains all inmate worker records. Maintains care, custody, and control over inmates during work assignments. 5% Performs other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates 2. Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary 3. Instruct and oversee inmates in the standard principles and practices of food service operations 4. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp 5. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 6. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking 7. Work all shifts and posts as required by operational necessities and emergencies 8. Work mandatory overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification 9. Maintain regular and reliable attendance 10. Use and maintain various equipment and tools used in food service operations 11. Operate basic office equipment 12. Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform 13. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 15. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) 16. Visually observe inmates’ activities 17. Administer emergency medical assistance to inmates and staff 18. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 19. Travel as required |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Most aspects of work are performed independently. A Corrections Food Service Supervisor (CFSS) reviews performance through work results to ensure quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of work. The CFSS may be consulted for any unusual issues. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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