Corrections Cook

NOTE:  Open until filled, with a screening of applications on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.  One full-time position is available, as well as two intermittent (on-call) positions.

Performs the preparation and cooking of meals for juvenile detention detainees in a correctional institution.  May perform laundry duties to include washing, drying and folding.
 

• Participates in the large scale cooking of regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes. May use the computer/internet to retrieve recipes and information on cooking quantities and recipe ingredients.
• Prepares meals to be cooked and ready in accordance to meal schedules.
• Assists in estimating food consumption and requirements to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, slicers and mixers.
• Assists in setting up and serving food, preparing food for delivery to units, and storing leftover food.
• Assists in the training and overseeing of juvenile detention detainees assigned to the kitchen for food preparation and service.
• Secures and assures safe usage of knives, cleavers, and other utensils stored in a locked cabinet.
• Participates in the inventory and restocking of clothing, supplies, and food.
• Maintains security, order, and discipline of detainees.
• Checks kitchen and/or laundry area for contraband and weapons.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and laundry work space.
• Operates washing machines and clothes dryers.
• Picks up and delivers laundry to various areas of the institution.

A High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D. certificate, and one year of cooking experience in large-scale institutional food preparation or volume cooking; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources. A minimum of 21 years of age is required to work with and give direction to juveniles in detention.

May substitute completion of coursework from an approved school in quantity food preparation, nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, or a closely related subject area for a portion of the aforementioned experience.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The Court offers competitive wages to include shift differentials. Employees receive quality benefits such as health, dental and vision coverage, generous vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, life insurance, employer match to health savings contribution and various pre-tax saving opportunities. For more information on benefits offered click here.
 
Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  For more information click here.
 

 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: 
None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 
Performs the majority of duties standing, stooping, and walking within the kitchen facility and lifting weight up to 50 pounds.