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Food Service Coordinator at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Food Service Coordinator Print (Apply ? Food Service Coordinator Salary $24.25 Hourly Location Boise, ID Job Type Full-Time with Benefits Job Number 02070 Department Sheriff Division JSB- Jail Services Opening Date 04/08/2025 Closing Date 4/26/2025 12:00 AM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? Check here ( before applying. General Summary Are you ready to take the lead in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Join us as a Food Service Coordinator, where you'll play a key role in managing the preparation and delivery of over 3,700 meals every day This is a unique opportunity to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to the table, while growing professionally in a vibrant, dynamic setting. As a Food Service Coordinator, you'll receive comprehensive training to help you lead a large kitchen team, all while sharpening and expanding your culinary knowledge. Success in this role is built on strong teamwork and collaboration. We're looking for a passionate individual who thrives in a cooperative environment-someone who enjoys sharing ideas, taking on new responsibilities, and communicating effectively. If you're eager to make a real impact and guide a talented team in delivering exceptional meals, we want to hear from you Join us and take your career to the next level SHIFT INFORMATION The kitchen is open 7 days/week. This position primarily works four 10-hour shifts per week, either Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday. Shifts include early morning (1:00am-11:00am) or early evening (9:00am-7:00pm) and are based on seniority. Flexibility is required for sick and vacation coverage. WAGE New Food Service Coordinators will start out at a Level I pay rate of $24.25/hr. As new Food Service Coordinators acquire the required skills, they can promote to a Level II pay of $26.75 /hr. and then to a Level III pay of $29.00/hr. BENEFITS Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance PERSI retirement (fixed monthly income in retirement) Matching deferred compensation plan; optional 401(k) and Roth IRA Eleven (11) paid holidays; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave Free basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance Wellness program Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package. Essential Functions Food Service Operations: Lead and supervise the inmate kitchen staff to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations. Play a vital role in the success of our culinary services by overseeing the preparation of bulk meals for both inmates and jail staff, while maintaining the highest quality standards. Manage food inventory, ensuring proper tracking of stock and availability of supplies when needed. Instruction and Training: Assign tasks and provide clear guidance to inmate kitchen workers, outlining work expectations, methods, and procedures. Continuously mentor inmates on food service and sanitation practices, offering constructive feedback to the Food Service Supervisor on performance and making recommendations for retention decisions. Quality Control: Ensure the quality of work performed by inmate staff, upholding strict standards across all tasks. Oversee the proper preparation and timely delivery of meals to housing units while ensuring that all sanitation practices comply with or exceed City-County Health Department standards. Menu Optimization & Special Diet Management: Adjust and optimize meal menus, taking into account factors such as quantities, recipes, preparation times, serving instructions, and nutritional needs, as well as making the best use of leftovers. Ensure special dietary meals are prepared in accordance with established guidelines, clearly labeled, and delivered accurately to the appropriate housing units. Flexibility and Security: Be available to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Maintain strict control over kitchen tools, ensuring that kitchen supplies/equipment is securely stored when not in use. Job Requirements Preferred Qualifications: + Supervisory experience leading inmate kitchen work crews + Knowledge of large-scale food preparation + Familiarity with health and sanitation regulations + Ability to work effectively with diverse populations Essential Qualifications: + Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent + Strong communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this role If you have a passion for leadership, food service, and making an impact, we encourage you to apply Other Requirements + Must conform to all health and sanitation regulations and be food safety certified. + Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background check. + This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Work Environment & Physical Demands + Must have sufficient physical ability to: stock food, prepare, cook, and serve proper meals, and clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment. + Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be able to bend, squat down to the floor, and reach overhead to stock the storeroom and put freight deliveries away; Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed 'key positions' in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code. Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families. Healthcare: + Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles + Post-employment health savings account Retirement and Investments Plans: + PERSI retirement benefits + 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match + 401(k) Wellbeing Program: + Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns. + Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program + Free bus pass Paid-leave: + 11 paid holidays per year + 8 weeks paid Parental Leave + Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee + Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee + 5 days paid bereavement leave Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible + Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible Optional Benefits: + Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account + NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance + Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance + Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insu To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account