Chef

SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department is seeking a cook/culinary staff member to prepare meals for inmates and staff, assist in menu planning, and ensure meals meet nutritional and health standards. The role reports to the Executive Chef and Kitchen Supervisor and requires flexibility and a willingness to train inmates in food preparation.

The position emphasizes adherence to security procedures, high personal hygiene standards, and the ability to work various shifts with mandatory overtime, as

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook/chef for large numbers of people.
• Culinary arts degree or certificate or equivalent.
• A registered dietician's degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning menus and special diets.
• Prepare and/or supervise meals for inmates and staff.
• Assist the Kitchen Supervisor and Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment.
• Ensure timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets.
• Ensure kitchen, storage, and dining areas meet health codes and Department policies.
• Account for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils; maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Cook/chef experience

Inmate training

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Culinary arts degree/certificate

Registered dietician degree

Equivalent

Job description

General Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities

Cooks, serves food to inmates and staff, and assists in the preparation of menus

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of the Executive Chef and the Kitchen Supervisor

Supervision Exercised

Supervises large numbers of inmates in the preparation and serving of food and related tasks

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning of menus and special diets;
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets;
• Assists the Kitchen Supervisor and Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas;
• Ensures the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets;
• Ensures that the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and Department policies;
• Accounting for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils;
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils;
• Other related duties as the Sheriff may assign from time to time.

Qualifications

• Must meet one or more of the following criteria:
• one or more years experience as a cook or chef preparing food for large numbers of people;
• a degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution;
• a registered dietician's degree; or
• the equivalent
• Willingness to work with and train inmates in food preparation
• Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Regular attendance;
• Compliance with security procedures;
• High standard of personal hygiene;
• Ability to communicate oral instructions effectively to inmate workers;
• Availability for various shifts and mandatory overtime.

Minimum Physical Requirements For Essential Functions

• sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;
• lift up to 40 pounds occasionally;
• carry up to 40 pounds occasionally;
• climb stairs occasionally; and
• walk short distances.

Additional Functions Of Position

Participation in mandatory training