Corrections Kitchen Lead Cook

Continental Services; Michigan; 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 for Macomb County Jail.You will work in the jail kitchen, following the master menu, overseeing inmate workers and maintaining strict food safety standards. The role runs from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with responsibilities including production records, inventory control, and ensuring timely meal service.

The position requires knowledge of sanitation, safety, and correctional environment familiarity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation laws, regulations, and rules.
• Comfortable working in a correctional facility.
• Willing to supervise inmates.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional and reliable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Review master menu cycles to ensure correct production records and recipes.
• Verify daily menu items are prepped for the line.
• Ensure items are available in correct amounts at proper times.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the kitchen.
• Supervise inmates and delegate duties as needed.
• Record temperatures and monitor inventory and waste.
• Keep accurate production and inventory records.
• Support management with safety and security procedures.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Correctional facility experience

Supervise inmates

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving

Integrity

Organized

Flexible

Uniform standards

Professional conduct

Inmate supervision

Food service operations

Safety procedures

Sanitation standards

Record keeping

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary courses beneficial

3 years supervisory experience

Sanitation certification

Job description

Continental Services is seeking a Corrections Cook for Macomb County Jail.You will work in the jail kitchen, following the master menu, overseeing inmate workers and maintaining strict food safety standards. The role runs from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with responsibilities including production records, inventory control, and ensuring timely meal service.

The position requires knowledge of sanitation, safety, and correctional environment familiarity.