Jail Cook

Suffolk AME; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County is seeking a jail cook to perform routine cooking for inmates and correction personnel. The role includes supervising inmates and following established menus and policies. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and six months of large-scale food prep experience.

The work schedule rotates: 5 on/3 off, then 5 on/2 off, with holidays. The salary target is $48,735 per year, with no relocation assistance or sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in large-scale food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for inmates and correction personnel.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation activities.
• Follow Department policies and menus prepared by Jail Head Cook.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs routine cooking in the large production of meals at Suffolk County correctional facilities. Supervision is exercised over a number of inmates. Assignments follow set departmental policies and procedures, and menus are prepared by the Jail Head Cook. Performs institutional cooking for inmates two weeks Prepares and cooks food for a large number of correction personnel for two weeks. Must maintain security clearance to work in the Jail Oversees the inmates in preparing food IMPORTANT: This position has a rotating schedule encompassing 5 Days On, 3 Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off and will work Holidays The target salary for this position is $48,735 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time *Sponsorship is not available for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) months of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce.

We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.