Jail Cook (Part-Time)

Vance County, NC; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance County is seeking a Jail Cook to plan and provide food services within the County Detention Center. The role involves preparing and serving meals to inmates, following a general menu and adjusting daily menus based on supply availability and cost.

You will manage stock, sanitation, and maintain records, with supervision and budget oversight. Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of food prep experience; ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it is

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in food preparation.
• ServSafe Certification in food safety or ability to obtain it.
• Must meet the minimum standards set by NC for detention facility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plans standard menus and prepares special diet menus for inmate population.
• Maintains records of inmates served.
• Monitors and inventories stock.
• Participates in preparation of complete meals in the County Detention Center kitchen.
• Performs kitchen work including cooking and baking.
• Cleans, washes dishes, and stocks inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment

Sanitation

Communication

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

This position is open until filled.

The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone.

The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

The Jail Cook performs work in planning and providing food related services within the County Detention Center. An employee in this class is responsible for the preparation and serving of food to inmates within the County Detention Center. The employee prepares, serves, sanitizes, and cleans the kitchen area. Work involves ordering, maintaining, and storing foods and supplies. This requires public contact in maintaining arrangements with various vendors in the purchase and delivery of food items. The employee follows a general menu established by Nutritionist but determines day-to-day regular and special menus based on availability and cost of supplies to fulfill the requirements of the program. Patience and firmness are required in frequent contacts with inmates. Work is performed under the direct supervision and is evaluated through observation, review of budgets, and quality of food served.

Responsibilities

• Plans standard menus and prepares special diet menus for the inmate population, as well as the senior citizens program.
• Maintains records of inmates served.
• Monitors and inventories stock.
• Participates in the preparation of complete meals in the County Detention Center kitchen; starts the cooking process, seasoning, observing while cooking, removing when done, and placing food in warming devices and serving containers.
• Performs kitchen work to include cooking and baking.
• Performs related functions to include cleaning, washing dishes, and stocking inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience and training in food preparation and nutrition, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain ServSafe Certification in food safety and preparation.
• Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention facility personnel.

Special Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age.
• No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including shift work, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
• Knowledge of the use of adaptabilities of various pieces of cooking equipment used in commercial and institutional kitchens.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in food service activities.
• Skill in food preparation and handling.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food sanitation within work environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force on occasion to as little as 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a secure work environment. The employees are subject to hazards associated with food service and detention work including working in inside environments, exposure to various hazards such as high temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and may be required to work in close quarters with inmates.

Please Note

If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.