Part-Time Cook Somerset County Jail Job Auburn area,Alabama USA,Restaurant/Food Service

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Part-Time
JOB SUMMARY:
This is maintenance and personal services work in directing and overseeing food service operations at the Somerset County Jail. Responsibilities include securing the kitchen and all kitchen equipment, overseeing cooking and kitchen operations, supervising inmates, keeping administrative records, and requisitioning supplies. Work is performed under supervision of the Food Service Manager.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

Be committed to the mission of the Somerset County Jail and Somerset County Sheriffs Department.

Be committed to the principles of direct supervision in all aspects of the work.

Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.

Work in a harmonious, collaborative manner with staff and community.

Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.

Assure quality in work performed, performing required amount of work in a timely fashion and with a minimum of errors.

Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.

Possess a valid Driver's license.

To understand and work within SCJ's Policies and Procedures.

To give direction and provide leadership in a clear, well-organized, and attention getting manner.

To resolve conflicts amongst and/or between employees and inmates in a calm and fair manner.

Maintain confidence and protect Somerset Countyand the Somerset County Jail by keeping information concerning employees, inmates, clients, and operations confidential in accordance with applicable SCJ policy and State statute.

Coordinates, oversees, appraises and directs work activities of inmate work crews to ensure meals are prepared in a timely and effective manner and kitchen security is maintained.

Trains and instructs inmates in their duties and coordinates cooking activities in order to ensure meals are properly prepared and ready to serve at scheduled times.

Directs cooking activities such as cooking and carving meats and bakery operations in order to ensure coordinated food preparation and maximize cost and operational efficiency.

Allocates required amount of prepared food for housing units, infirmary, intake and video arraignment areas in order to ensure inmates are provided proper nutrition.

Oversees and inspects cleaning of kitchen and equipment in order to ensure established sanitary standards are met.

Oversees filling of special menus such as diabetic, low calorie, and low fat in order to meet special dietary needs of inmates.

Oversees monitoring and control of inmates in order to maintain discipline and security.

Secures and controls kitchen knives, security keys, food, and other equipment in order to prevent pilferage and maintain security.

May be required to perform searches of inmates and areas in the kitchen to ensure contraband is not brought into the kitchen and food, knives and other equipment do not leave the kitchen.

Prepares reports on inmate conduct, work performance, and kitchen requirements in order to evaluate and document inmate actions and work habits and inform superiors.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS :
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, bend, lift, use hands to finger a standard computer keyboard, use a computer, touch screen, printer, and…