Job description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $20.00 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):
April 02, 2023
The Opportunity:
UPDATE: Application acceptance deadline: Sunday 4/2/23 @ 11:59p
OVERVIEW:
This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with Multnomah County! We are looking for ambitious, humble and sharp associates to join and grow in our diverse organization.
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 teens in our detention facility.
As part of our nutrition team, you'll provide the valuable contribution in the following areas:
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Washing utensils, pots and pans, food carts, trays and food preparation/serving/storage areas by machine or by hand, in accordance with sanitation guidelines
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Various daily cleaning duties
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Receiving food, equipment and supplies, and rotating inventory to meet federal, state and county standards
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Delivering food throughout the facility and serving meals.
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Operating commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers and food mixing/preparation equipment
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Performing other duties as required to run a large institutional kitchen and a café 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.
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision: 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 their program and policy development. DCJ’s commitment to data-informed decision-making has led them to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need for justice involved youth. 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.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at
www.multco.us/dcj
.
About the Team
The 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 Café, which is open Monday-Friday with seating for 30. Our average production for detainee youth, the café 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*:
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Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
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One (1) year of relevant dishwashing, school lunch, catering, or institutional school lunch, restaurant, café/deli, catering, or institutional food service experience
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Possess a valid Oregon Food Handler's Card. (Please note: ServSafe is not accepted in lieu of the Oregon Food Handler's Card).
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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.
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Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.
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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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception by October 18, 2021 as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:
The Application Packet:
Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
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Online Application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
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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:
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Initial review of minimum qualifications
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A phone screen, oral exam, or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
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Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
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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
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive
benefit package
to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
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Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Cigna or Kaiser Permanente).
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Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
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Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
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Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
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Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
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Access to a free annual Tri-met bus pass
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Access to wellness resource
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:
joanne.m.campbell@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (971) 4012249
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:
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