Jail - Cook

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* Note:

Current Employees must use the*
* ** career section to apply for this position.
**** Employee Type:
** Regular
* * Department:
** Detention Services
** Salary:**$40,102.40 - $55,848.00 Annually / $3,341.87 - $4,654.00 Monthly / $19.28 - $26.85 Hourly
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Overtime Eligibile:
** Yes
* * Job Posting Date Range:
** 12/22/2025 - Until Filled
*** SIGN-ON BONUS!  Newly hired employees to this class specification may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of UP TO***$10,000
*** This bonus will be paid in two parts:
****** a. 50% of the bonus will be paid on the first regularly scheduled payday after the applicant becomes a Spokane County employee.
****** b. The remaining 50% will be paid on the first paycheck after the employee completes their first year of service as well as their probationary period.
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* Job Summary:

** The position allocated to this class is responsible for the preparation of all food on a shift in the kitchen in either of the County's Correctional Facilities. Work involves cooking, and supervising inmates in food handling, preparation, sanitation and service.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Supervises inmate workers and participates in cooking, baking and other food preparation as a cook on shift.
* Participates and performs preliminary preparation necessary for next day's meals; ensures that food is of good quality and is served on time.
* Assists in preparing menu items and determining amount of food to meet menu requirements; and adjusts recipes for fluctuation in inmate population.
* Inspects food being prepared to ensure proper quantity, quality, and handling; instructs and trains employees and details kitchen help in sanitation, cooking, preparing, and handling food.
* Controls waste and theft of food by inmates.
* Operates mixers, ovens, steamers, grills, food processors, steam kettles, and other food equipment.
* Receives food and nonfood related orders, and responsible for proper rotation of product.
* Directly supervises inmate workers in cleaning trays and utensils, cookware, kitchen and food storage areas.
* Maintains facility security in the kitchen operations and accounts for inventory of all kitchen utensils and equipment.
* Supervises up to 20 inmate workers assigned to kitchen duties.
* Participates in inmate worker training; confers with supervisor regarding behavioral problems and progress of inmates under their supervision.
* Transports food and or supplies from one facility to another facility operating a County vehicle.
* Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* One (1) year of related experience.
* Must have the ability to obtain a current Washington State Food Handler’s Permit within two (2) weeks of hire.
* Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Knowledge of food management and the preparation and serving of large-scale food service for 900 or more individual.
* Knowledge of personal hygiene, food handling, sanitation, and safety precautions.
* Knowledge of care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
* Knowledge of adjustment of ingredients in large-scale recipes to meet changing needs.
* Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
* Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with jail inmates, jail staff and other department personnel.
* Skilled in preparation and cooking of starches, vegetables, meats, poultry, baking.
* Skilled in keeping accurate records of food use and maintaining inventory control including proper rotation of supplies.
* Skilled in operation of all food equipment listed above.
* Ability to perform above examples of duties.
* Ability to supervise the jail kitchen and maintain sanitation, care of equipment, and safety of personnel.
* Ability to establish and maintain control of 8 to 20 inmate workers according to Jail policies and procedures.
* Ability to inspect food being prepared to insure…