Job Details

Detention Cook - Part Time - Sheriff's Office (0126)

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Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in preparing and serving meals to inmates; supervises 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.

Please Note
This position requires shift work and weekend work.

Contact
For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-###-####.

Typical Duties (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

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 include potential for oven and stove top burns.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Skill In

• Operation of food preparation equipment
• Computer data entry

Ability To

• 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.

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

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability