Jail Cook

Suffolk AME; Yaphank, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County is seeking a Cook to perform routine cooking for large-scale meals in its correctional facilities under general supervision. The role includes supervising inmates and ensuring meals meet established menus prepared by the Jail Head Cook.

You will prepare meals for inmates and correctional personnel on a rotating schedule, with holidays. A high school diploma or GED and at least six months of large-scale food prep experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cooking in large-scale meal production at correctional facilities.
• Supervise inmates during meal preparation.
• Assist with menu planning under Jail Head Cook.
• Prepare meals for inmates and correctional personnel as needed.
• Follow departmental policies and rotate schedule (5 Days On, 3 Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off) including holidays.

Skills

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.