Dining Services III Cook Gilliam Youth Service Center at State of Colorado

Department InformationThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!About the Division of Youth Services:The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention assessment commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates ten secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21 who are pre-adjudicated sentenced or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Senate Bill 91-94; a State-funded locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice addition to residential programming the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.Description of JobYou are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.** Shifts will be scheduled between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.**Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.Job Assignment:The purpose of the work unit is to provide a statewide continuum of services and programs to access treat and control youth placed in its care for delinquent behavior.The position performs fully-operational food production work in the DYS Food Services Department.MEAL PREPARATION AND SERVICE. Properly prepares food that is attractive appetizing and of proper temperatures. Follows DYS menus and recipes in order to comply with National School Lunch Program School Breakfast Program and DYS policies and procedures. Enters data onto production worksheets. When recipe changes are required documents changes and submits to facility food service manager. Sets up and tears down serving line as needed. Garnishes food on the serving line. Serves food in the proper quantities according to the DYS recipes.SAFETY AND SECURITY. Anticipates and identifies potential safety and security problems and reports problems to the facility food managerial or supervisory staff. Recognizes safety hazards. Uses food service equipment properly. Follows good safety practices to reduce or prevent slips trips falls burns etc. Inventories knives and/or culinary utensils according to facility procedures to prevent loss. Follows facility key procedures and ensures that doors are kept locked to prevent escapes. Uses and stores chemicals properly. Follows DYS policies and facility procedures related to safety and security.SANITATION. Follows proper sanitation procedures for the handling of food and the cleaning of the food service area. Cleans food services equipment and the physical plant of the kitchen on a regular basis or as assigned to keep them free of food particles dust and bacteria. Controls times and temperatures of food to prevent food borne illness. Complies with the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations.INVENTORY CONTROL. Inspects food and food service supplies for accurate quantity and condition upon arrival to the facility. Rejects food and supplies that are inadequate. Stores raw food and food supplies utilizing a FIFO inventory method. Dates all food products upon arrival. Signs requisitions and submits to the facility food managerial or supervisory staff. Assists in taking a physical count of the inventory at least once a the absence of facility food managerial or supervisory staff requisitions food and food service supplies.TRAINING AND MEETINGS. Attends DYS and facility meetings to maintain and increase knowledge regarding procedural changes. Attends training to increase job knowledge and comply with DYS policies and procedures.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. Performs other duties as assigned. My be required to work any shift weekends holidays and OT to ensure adequate coverage to feed the clients.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented in the work experience section of your application. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this positionSubstitutions:NonePreferred Qualifications:Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee.Conditions of Employment:Must be at least 21 years of age.Full background check and reference check requiredThis position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.Shift Work -Subject to assigned shifts may be required to work breakfast lunch or dinner shifts.Position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weatherUse Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials Various cleaning agents used in the kitchen.Travel May transport youth in state vehicles travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites.Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.The Diana Screen a sexual risk screening tool is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Divisions decision on whether a candidate is selected.Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:Disclose that information on the application.Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.Minimum Qualification Screening Process:A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.Comparative Analysis Process Structured Application Review:After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.Your Work Experience/Job Duties:Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions:Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing).Appeal Rights:You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. You can find the official appeal formhere.You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:By email () orPostmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 orHand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) orFaxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:At orRefer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.Supplemental InformationHow to ApplyThe Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions please contact @About Us & BenefitsIf your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plansMedicalanddentalhealth plansEmployer supplementedHealth Savings AccountPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leaveState of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource CenterEmployee Wellness programExcellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and moreRemote work arrangements for eligible positions*Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Our ValuesWe believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.ADA AccommodationsCDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to.EEO Statement:The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employerWe are committed to increasing aColorado for ALLof our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Additional Support For Your Application:Toll Free Applicant Technical SupportIf you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. Key Skills Criminal Justice,Account Payable,Economics,Front End,Facilities Management,Domestic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1