Cook I - Part Time

Wc Hs; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Warren County is hiring for a part-time kitchen role within the county’s correctional food service program. Responsibilities include training inmates in daily meal preparation, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring compliance with health codes.

The incumbent will monitor food preparation, assist in cooking and serving, and help manage supplies while upholding safety standards. Excellent communication and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Prior experience in a correctional facility kitchen is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Must be able to speak and understand English clearly.
• Must have knowledge of health codes, jail standards, dietary requirements, and meal preparation for a large group.

Responsibilities

• Train and monitor inmates in food preparation, cleaning, and storage.
• Maintain security and control of inmates in the kitchen area and track equipment, food, and supplies.
• Prepare daily food service reports and ensure sanitation standards.
• Conduct safety checks of food service equipment and assist with cooking, serving, cleaning, and receiving food shipments.
• Respond calmly in emergencies and assist in evacuations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PA driver's license

Job description

Employment Opportunities

The Warren County Job Board is a place where county government will be recruiting potential employees for various positions. Currently, we’re focusing on jobs within the county that county government has a direct connection with. If you have any questions, contact us via email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

Grade & Wage: $16.56 Per Hour (Non-Exempt)

Status: Part time (20 hours per week), Non-Exempt, Union

Condition of Employment: Ability to commute to Warren, PA 16365

Qualifications: Must be able to coordinate preparation of all daily meals of inmates in a correctional setting and performs other duties as required Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and prior experience in a correctional facility kitchen is preferred. Must posses a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Requirements: Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess knowledge of health codes, jail standards, food nutritional values, dietary requirements, and the principles and practices of preparing hot and cold meals for a large group. Must have the ability to prepare quality food, work with others, follow directions and to react quickly and calmly in an emergency and assists in an evacuation.

Job Functions: Training and Monitoring inmates in food preparation, cleaning, and storage in designated food service areas. Security and control of inmates assigned to the kitchen area and accountability of all equipment, food, and supplies.

Provides daily food service reports, ensure compliance of sanitation and cleaning standards. Conducts safety checks of food service equipment. Assist with cooking, serving, general cleaning, and receiving food supplies shipments

Physical/Mental Conditions: Must be able to record convey and present information, explain procedures, and follow instructions. Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position, demonstrate emotional stability, resourcefulness in decision-making and problem solving.

Background check required

This job posting is active until filled.

Warren County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.