Corrections Cook I

Pimasheriff; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corrections Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving meals in a corrections facility, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale food preparation and the ability to lead a team of inmates in food service tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a structured environment while honing culinary skills. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in large-scale food preparation in institutional settings.
• Completion of a culinary arts program or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for volume cooking and food preparation in a corrections facility.
• Ensures meals are prepared, delivered, and served on schedule.

Skills

Large-scale food preparation

Food safety and sanitation

Volume cooking

Team leadership

Education

Culinary arts program

ServSafe certification

Tools

Food service equipment

Knives and cleavers

Job description

Job Classification: 5904 - Corrections Cook

Salary Grade: 2

Pay Range:

Hiring Range: $16.54 - $19.43 Per Hour

Full Range: $16.54 - $22.33 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The Corrections Cook I performs work in food production and service in a corrections/detention facility, performing volume cooking and preparation of regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes; oversees inmates in food service work. This position is located at the main jail.

The first review of applications will be on5/16/2025.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Responsible for volume cooking of entrees, baking and other preparation of regular and special diet food, by following established preparation procedures and presentation standards and making production adjustments as needed;

Ensures that meals are prepared, properly portioned, delivered and served on schedule;

Checks quality and preparation by monitoring temperature and tasting foods before service;

Operates, monitors and performs operator-level maintenance of standard food service equipment including ovens, steamers, refrigeration, slicers and mixers, etc.;

Inspects food handling and storage procedures to ensure compliance with sanitation standards;

Participates in the cleaning of food service areas, maintaining a safe and clean working environment by following organizational and regulatory sanitary procedures for the prevention of infection and food-borne disease;

Leads the work of inmates and other food service employees by making food preparation work assignments and ensuring compliance with preparation procedures and methods;

Maintains security, order and discipline of inmates by continually monitoring inmate behavior and removing agitators from the workplace;

Secures and assures safe usage of knives, cleavers and other utensils stored in a locked cabinet;

Checks kitchen areas for contraband;

Accompanies inmates in meal delivery to separate jail facilities;

Provides input into the improvement of food production, service and sanitation procedures;

Provides input into recipe formulation and menu content;

Writes reports, following standard format, and may give verbal accounts of work area accidents and inmate misbehavior;

Answers food-related grievances from inmates by rectifying kitchen staff mistakes in meal preparation;

May train less-experienced food service employees and inmates in food preparation techniques, safety and sanitary measures including compliance with procedures for the prevention of infection and food-borne diseases, and the use, care and maintenance of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience in large-scale food preparation.

(Large-scale food preparation includes food preparation in an institutional setting, e.g., hospital, nursing home, corrections/detention facilities, school or industrial plant cafeterias, large full-service and fast-food restaurants, commercial cafeterias/buffets, hotel/convention banquet facilities, military feeding facilities (ashore or afloat) or similar mass-feeding or catering operations.)

OR:

Completion of a culinary arts program through a career and/or technical school, community college or equivalent OR current ServSafe or equivalent certification.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

License and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items:All positions require satisfactory completion of a background investigation due to need for access to law enforcement, corrections or courts facilities, property, communication systems and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, databases and evidentiary materials. Pre-/post-appointment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions in this classification due to need for access as described above. U.S. Department of Labor Regulation CFR 1910.1030 requires notification that some positions in this classification may have a high or moderate risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens or infectious diseases, due to contact with the public, evidence, detainees and/or inmates. Any required immunizations, personal safety and protective equipment and training will be provided. Some positions may require bi-lingual abilities in English and a second language, as determined by the department. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements:The ability to: lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stand for extended periods of time; work in extremes of heat, moisture and humidity; properly wear required safety clothing and/or equipment; tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals. Some positions within this classification may require the ability to react to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively; work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time; hear and understand speech and radio transmissions.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.