Detention Cook - Part Time - Sheriff's Office

Overview

Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in preparing and serving meals to inmates; supervising trustees in food preparation and serving; performs related work as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have experience cooking in high-volume or institutional settings (correctional, school, hospital, military, shelter) and be comfortable working in a secure, highly regulated environment.

This position requires shift work and weekend work.

For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at . (Illustrative Only)

• Plans, purchases, prepares and serves inmate meals
• Trains, supervises 10 to 12 working inmates in food preparation, safety and policies and procedures for a population of approximately 400 to 600 inmates while maintaining security in the kitchen, without an officer present
• Inspects and ensures the quality and quantity of food
• Supervises and assists in cleaning kitchen and serving areas
• Prepares reports and maintains records and inventories as required
• Maintains compliance with food handling policies and procedures
• Maintains a positive work environment with and amongst the working inmates
• Keeps food costs within the parameters of the budget
• Consults with dieticians, nutritionists, and medical staff for special diets

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: standing and walking to prepare and serve food; reaching for items on shelves; working with and around inmates and other staff and volunteers; repetitive motion (hand-wrist and elbow-shoulder) to prepare food and sweeping, mopping; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) to communicate with staff and inmates and for telephone conversations, overhead paging and conversations in a loud environment;

touch (finger dexterity) for preparing food, phone usage and clean up. Environmental factors include working indoors within the jail and dining hall; working around extreme heat and noise. Hazards including potential for oven and stove top burns.

Two years of experience in food preparation, serving and cooking in volume; OR any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Must submit to a background search and successfully pass polygraph examination.
• Must not have a felony conviction within previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military.
• Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years.
• Must not have used dangerous or narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation.
• Must acquire Food Manager's Certificate within 90 days of hire.

• Previous experience supervising kitchen staff or inmate/detainee work crews
• Prior experience working in a detention, correctional, or secure facility
• Experience preparing meals for large populations (100+ meals per service)

This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.

• Large scale food preparation
• Kitchen safety and food sanitation
• Use and care of kitchen equipment
• Food ordering and inventory maintenance
• Security policies and procedures

• Operation of food preparation equipment
• Computer data entry

• Read and follow recipes
• Direct the activities of workers
• Perform physical inventories
• Communicate orally and by telephone with public and employees in a face to face setting
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Prepare and maintain records and reports
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ameri Corps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.