Detention Cook - Part Time - Sheriff's Office (0726)

Nature of Work

Please Note: This position requires shift work and weekend work. For questions regarding this posting, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069.

Typical Duties

• 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
• 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

• Working indoors within the jail and dining hall
• Working around extreme heat and noise

Hazards

• 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
• Previous experience working in a detention, correctional, or secure facility
• Experience preparing meals for large populations (100+ meals per service)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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

Employee Benefits

• 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
• Az 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

Required Question

I understand that a background check is required as part of this application process. Yes No