Cook (Corrections)
Job Summary
Join our team! The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. Our policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners.
About the Role
As a Cook at the Merrimack County Department of Corrections, you will prepare and assist with serving meals for the inmates in our custody and for our dedicated staff members. Your responsibilities include cooking meals using commercial culinary equipment, supervising inmate workers that assist with food preparation, and fulfilling/supervising basic cleaning and sanitation duties. You will help order, receive, check, and store food supplies, maintain security in the kitchen and help train inmate workers on food service and equipment operation.
Responsibilities
- Cook meals using commercial culinary equipment
- Supervise inmate workers that assist with food preparation
- Fulfill/supervise basic cleaning and sanitation duties
- Order, receive, check, and store food supplies
- Maintain security in the kitchen
- Help train inmate workers on food service and equipment operation
Requirements
- Completion of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- One year’s experience as a cook in preparing foods and cooking on a large scale or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- ServSafe certification or other recognized food safety certification is desired.
Qualifications
Pre-employment background required for this position. EOE The County offers a comprehensive benefit package. Eligibility is dependent on employment status but may include: Onsite Fitness Center Discounted onsite child care Health Insurance Dental Insurance Section 125 Plan (FSA) & HRA Life Insurance Annual Leave/Sick Leave/Personal Leave/PTO Leave Short-Term Disability Paid Holidays/Holiday Allotment NH State Retirement Plan Optional Health Benefit Shift & Weekend Differentials Deferred Compensation Tuition Assistance Identity Theft Protection Coverage