Detention Facility Cook: Team‑Oriented Large‑Quantity Meals

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lynchburg is seeking a qualified full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals in a secure detention facility. The role requires working all shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, in a team environment under supervision.

Duties include cooking to a set menu, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitation and cleanliness. Responsibilities expand to inventory, ordering supplies, preparing meals for transport to pods, and assisting in ensuring timely service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience cooking foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables and other foods according to the menu.
• Maintains health and sanitary standards in the kitchen.
• Operates ranges, mixers, choppers and other kitchen equipment.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure timely preparation and serving of meals.
• Readies meals for transport to pods and serves them.
• Cleans kitchen and equipment and manages dishwashing.
• Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Receives and rotates food on shelves and reports issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Food preparation

Sanitation

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

City of Lynchburg is seeking a qualified full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals in a secure detention facility. The role requires working all shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, in a team environment under supervision.

Duties include cooking to a set menu, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitation and cleanliness. Responsibilities expand to inventory, ordering supplies, preparing meals for transport to pods, and assisting in ensuring timely service.