Corrections - Cook - $250 Sign-on Bonus

Continental Services; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Continental Services is seeking a Corrections Cook to join the kitchen team at Macomb County Jail. The role involves preparing meals, adhering to menus, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a correctional facility. Shift is 4:30AM - 1PM with benefits and a $250 sign-on bonus.

You will supervise inmate workers, monitor inventory, and ensure meals meet nutritional and contractual standards while keeping accurate production records and following all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of food safety and sanitation laws, regulations, and rules.
• Must be comfortable working in a correctional facility.
• Must be comfortable supervising inmates.
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review master menu cycle to ensure production records and recipes are used.
• Verify daily menu items are prepped for the line.
• Verify items and service items are available in correct amounts and locations.
• Label items with name, date and meal.
• Supervise inmate workers and delegate duties.
• Monitor line for timely service and record temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and security of inventory.

Skills

Food safety

Inmate supervision

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Integrity

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary courses beneficial

Sanitation certification

Job description

Corrections - Cook - $250 Sign-on Bonus

Department: Macomb County Foodservice 400022

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Macomb County Jail

Reporting To: Lisa Klein

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

Description

We are seeking candidates to work within the kitchen of Macomb County Correctional Facilities.

Shift: 4:30AM - 1PM

Key Responsibilities

• Review the master menu cycle to ensure the correct production records and recipes are being used
• Verify that all the daily menu items have been prepped for the line
• Verify all menu items and service items are available in the correct amounts at the correct locations to be available/prepared at the proper time
• Review menu, portion sizes, serving utensils, hats, gloves, aprons (if needed) and line setup
• Verify any items produced in excess and check with the Food Service Manager for their use
• Label all items with name, date, and meal
• Use and complete production records as directed
• Delegate duties to inmates and supervise them in the performance of them
• Monitor the line for timely service
• Record temperatures for all items served on the line
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and security of inventory at all times
• Monitor security/portion control and follow the process of all items being prepared
• Monitor inventory controls
• Responsible for check in of daily orders
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Knowledge and understanding of meal requirements
• Keep accurate production records
• Insure proper use of cleaning schedule
• Maintain accurate inventory as per schedule
• Determine quality and quantity of all items prepared
• Prepare menu items as determined for daily use
• Office duties including answering phone, knowledge of daily participation, and routine filing of various documents
• Ensure efficient operation of kitchen including employee time schedule adjustments and assignment
• Able to make changes and suggestions that increase inmate satisfaction when necessary
• Participate in employee meetings and training programs
• Assist in maintaining product service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints
• Maintain officers program for meals
• Help maintain a security function, which protects both the assets of the operation and the personal safety of staff and inmates
• Help manage in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Help manage in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Help follow safety procedures to ensure an accident free work place
• Enforce and follow sanitation standards and cleaning standards
• Use menu instruction sheets to provide consistent service
• Responsible for weekly purchased inventory
• Assure food is prepared on time to meet nutritional standards, contractual standards, meet Department of Health standards and is served in an attractive manner
• Supervise personnel to ensure that food is served in the proper portions and that the process is completed as economically as possible while maintaining the necessary standards
• Supervise the use of kitchen equipment in a safe manner
• Be active in associated professional organizations
• Review for accuracy and sign all timesheets and leave requests
• Keep accurate production records for daily menu
• Maintain accurate records as required by governing agencies
• Responsible for securing the facility at the end of each shift
• Compile and maintain a loose equipment inventory for each location
• Check and record temperatures of foods
• Proper ordering of supplies as needed
• Responsible for proper storage and use of food
• Establish and maintain good rapport with staff, administrators and public
• Maintain an active role in management team developments
• Strive to continually upgrade skills using appropriate methods
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• May provide temporary coverage in the event of staff shortage

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Demonstrates attributes of

• 1. Must have knowledge of food safety and sanitation laws, regulations, and rules.
• 2. Must be comfortable working in a correctional facility
• 3. Must be comfortable working alongside and supervising inmates
• 4. Must be flexible
• 5. Must be able to multi-task
• 6. Adhere to daily standards of operation
• 7. Strong attention to detail
• 8. Excellent communication skills
• 9. Socially interactive
• 10. Strong problem solving
• 11. Integrity
• 12. Organized
• 13. Compliant
• 14. Team Player
• 15. Energetic
• 16. Ensure the uniform standards are always met
• 17. Ability to keep all conversation professional
• 18. Adhere to all standard operation procedures
• 19. Reliable Transportation

• 1. High school diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 2. Post-secondary courses beneficial
• 3. 3 years supervisory experience
• 4. Sanitation certification
• 5. Knowledge of basic work area operations and procedures

Benefits

• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
• Part-time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at work dining perks and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.

Location-specific perks may also include wellness programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses, certifications and team events.

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