Detention Cook - Part Time - Sheriff's Office (0726)

Coconino County Arizona

Flagstaff (AZ)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

Coconino County in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare and serve meals for inmates under limited supervision. The role includes training and supervising 10–12 inmates, ensuring safety, and maintaining food quality and inventory within budgetary constraints.

The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume food service in secure settings and can work shift and weekends. This non-exempt, safety-sensitive position offers benefits and opportunities for overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

Two years of experience in food preparation, serving and cooking in volume.
Background search and polygraph required.
Food Manager's Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Plans, purchases, prepares and serves inmate meals.
Trains and supervises 10–12 inmates in food prep, safety, and policies.
Inspects quality and quantity of food.
Supervises cleaning of kitchen and serving areas.
Maintains records and inventories as required.

Skills

Large scale food preparation

Kitchen safety

Food sanitation

Use of kitchen equipment

Food ordering

Inventory maintenance

Security policies

Supervising inmates

Communication

Job description

Nature of Work

Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in preparing and serving meals to inmates; supervising trustees in food preparation and serving; performs related work as assigned.

This position requires shift work and weekend work.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

Plans, purchases, prepares and serves inmate meals
Trains, supervises 10 to 12 working inmates in food preparation, safety and policies and procedures for a population of approximately 400 to 600 inmates while maintaining security in the kitchen, without an officer present
Inspects and ensures the quality and quantity of food
Supervises and assists in cleaning kitchen and serving areas
Prepares reports and maintains records and inventories as required
Maintains compliance with food handling policies and procedures
Maintains a positive work environment with and amongst the working inmates
Keeps food costs within the parameters of the budget
Consults with dieticians, nutritionists, and medical staff for special diets

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: standing and walking to prepare and serve food; reaching for items on shelves; working with and around inmates and other staff and volunteers; repetitive motion (hand-wrist and elbow-shoulder) to prepare food and sweeping, mopping; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) to communicate with staff and inmates and for telephone conversations, overhead paging and conversations in a loud environment; touch (finger dexterity) for preparing food, phone usage and clean up. Environmental factors include working indoors within the jail and dining hall; working around extreme heat and noise. Hazards including potential for oven and stove top burns.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in food preparation, serving and cooking in volume; OR any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Requirements

Must submit to a background search and successfully pass polygraph examination. Must not have a felony conviction within previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years. Must acquire Food Manager's Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience supervising kitchen staff or inmate/detainee work crews
Prior experience working in a detention, correctional, or secure facility
Experience preparing meals for large populations (100+ meals per service)

The Ideal Candidate

Will have experience cooking in high-volume or institutional settings (correctional, school, hospital, military, shelter) and be comfortable working in a secure, highly regulated environment

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

This position is safety sensitive.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of:

Large scale food preparation
Kitchen safety and food sanitation
Use and care of kitchen equipment
Food ordering and inventory maintenance
Security policies and procedures

Skill In

Operation of food preparation equipment
Computer data entry

Ability To

Read and follow recipes
Direct the activities of workers
Perform physical inventories
Communicate orally and by telephone with public and employees in a face-to-face setting
Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
Prepare and maintain records and reports
Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, employees, other agencies and the public
Follow written and verbal instructions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)