Cook (Corrections)

County of Merrimack; Boscawen (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merrimack County Department of Corrections seeks a Cook to prepare and serve meals for inmates and staff, using commercial kitchen equipment and supervising inmate helpers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of cooking experience, and a ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• One year’s experience as a cook in preparing foods and cooking on a large scale.
• ServSafe certification or other recognized food safety certification is desired.
• Pre-employment background required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Cook and assist with serving meals for inmates and staff.
• Supervise inmate workers assisting with food preparation.
• Fulfill and supervise basic cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Order, receive, check, and store food supplies.
• Maintain kitchen security and train inmate workers on food service and equipment operation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

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.

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.

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EDUCATION:

Completion of a high school diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE:

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.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

ServSafe certification or other recognized food safety certification is desired.

Pre-employment background required for this position.