Cook

Seneca County; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and supervise inmates in the jail kitchen. This position starts part-time at 16 hours per week with a plan to transition to full-time, at $18.99 per hour.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 24 hours of Support Staff training and a minimum age of 21. Compliance with security and health standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Complete 24 hours of Support Staff training.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and supervise inmates doing similar work.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain safety and health standards in the kitchen.
• Attend meetings and carry out additional duties as requested.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Team collaboration

Direct daily work

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

24 hours Support Staff training

Age 21+

Job description

County Office: Seneca County Sheriff’s Office

Division/Section: Seneca County Criminal Justice Center/Office

Immediate supervisor: Food Service Supervisor

Hours and Pay: Start Part-Time (16 hours a week) with intention to go to Full-Time, $18.99/hour

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the Cook will prepare meals and supervise inmates doing similar work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency; successful completion of twenty-four (24) hours of Support Staff training; must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:

• Direct the daily work of others doing similar work.
• Ensure that work is accomplished correctly.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Departmental policies and procedures
• Food service methods and materials
• Security practices and procedures

May be acquired after hire

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

(The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification)

20% SUPERVISORY SUPPORT

• Monitors the work of inmates assigned to the kitchen
• Provides on-time training
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures

75% FOOD SERVICE

• Prepares meals and trays for delivery
• Assists in obtaining daily jail population count
• Conducts inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment, as required
• Inspects delivers, verifies that delivers correspond to purchase orders
• Assists in maintaining safety and health standards

5% MISCELLANEOUS

• Attends meetings, as requested
• Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested

Denotes an essential function of the job