Job Details
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $20.69 Hourly
Department:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type:
On-Call
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
Help us create a better future as you grow your food service skills in a fast-paced, institutional setting. You'll assist in running a large commercial kitchen that prepares meals for youth in our detention facility. If you are interested in joining our team of dynamic individuals, we strongly encourage you to apply for our Food Service Worker position. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with Multnomah County!
As part of our nutrition team, the Food Service Team Member provides valuable contribution in the following areas:
- Receiving food, equipment and supplies, and rotating inventory to meet federal, state and county standards
- Delivering food throughout the facility and serving meals.
- Operating commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers and food mixing/preparation equipment
- Washing utensils, pots and pans, food carts, trays and food preparation/serving/storage areas by machine or by hand, in accordance with sanitation guidelines
- Various daily cleaning duties
- Performing other duties as required to run a large institutional kitchen and a caf and catering company.
The ability to lift 50-75 pounds is highly desired in this position. You will be serving youth directly in a custody setting.
Schedule: variable days and variable hours, On Call Position
Workforce Equity: At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion.
Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICEVision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises approximately 7,500 justice-involved individuals annually and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: Serving the Public, Even During Disasters Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
About the TeamThe Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division supervises juveniles on probation and operates the county's juvenile detention facility. Our Nutrition Services Unit provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks every day of the year for youth in the detention facility. In addition, we operate the Courtyard Caf, which is open Monday-Friday with seating for 30. Our average production for detainee youth, the caf and other programs is 200 meals per day. Our detention facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
TO QUALIFY:We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- One (1) year of relevant dishwashing, school lunch, catering, or institutional school lunch, restaurant, caf/deli, catering, or institutional food service experience
- Possess a valid Oregon Food Handler's Card. (Please note: ServSafe is not accepted in lieu of the Oregon Food Handler's Card).
- Must pass a thorough background investigation, which includes being fingerprinted on the first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.
- Ability to push/pull 200-400 pounds.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:The Application Packet:Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
- Online Application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
- A Resume (optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid any relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
Note: The application should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- A phone screen, oral exam, or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
- Background Investigation
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: variable, On Call position
Location: Juvenile Justice Complex @ 1401 NE 68th Portland, OR 97213
Benefits: $1.50 additional per hour in lieu of benefits; paid sick leave
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?Recruiter:Joanne Campbell
Email:...@multco.us
Phone:+1 (971) #######
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:6261 - Food Service Worker