Corrections Kitchen Specialist

Klamath County; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Klamath County is seeking a Corrections Cook to prepare and serve meals for adults in custody at the county detention facility. Duties include sanitary food prep, menu-compliant tray assembly, and oversight of inmate workers and food carts.

Candidate will use standard kitchen equipment and follow safety policies, working under supervision to ensure timely meal service and adherence to dietary restrictions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dietary needs and portion control procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation and infection control methods for food and food preparation.
• Knowledge of volume cooking methods and food handling techniques.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Oregon Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Stores, prepares, distributes and serves meals under sanitary conditions; performs duties such as washing and cutting vegetables, defrosting frozen foods, opening cans, cooking, baking, etc.
• Prepares trays containing appealing and palatable serving portions, ensuring that dietary and menu requirements are met as approved by a certified dietician.
• Supervises the loading and delivering of food carts to housing pods.
• Supervises prisoner workers by assigning tasks, evaluating performance, etc.; responsible for key and equipment controls
• Operates food service equipment such as mixers, steamers, ovens, grills, dishwasher, etc.

Skills

Dietary knowledge

Sanitation and safety

Volume cooking methods

Food prep & knife skills

Education

Oregon Driver’s License

Oregon Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Klamath County is seeking a Corrections Cook to prepare and serve meals for adults in custody at the county detention facility. Duties include sanitary food prep, menu-compliant tray assembly, and oversight of inmate workers and food carts.

Candidate will use standard kitchen equipment and follow safety policies, working under supervision to ensure timely meal service and adherence to dietary restrictions.