Jail Kitchen Cook: Lead Meals & Inmate Training

HC1 Hamilton County; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County is seeking a full-time Jail Cook in Noblesville, IN to prepare and serve meals, supervise inmate workers, and maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with local codes. Responsibilities include menu planning, inventory, receiving deliveries, and producing accurate meal counts and production sheets.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork, and the ability to work extended hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of sanitary food preparation.
• Ability to supervise inmate workers and kitchen staff.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly menus and recipes.
• Supervises inmate workers in meal prep and serving.
• Ensures kitchen areas are clean and sanitized.
• Maintains weekly inventory and receives deliveries.
• Produces production sheets and meal counts; secures knife and utensil inventory.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision of inmates

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer

Food processor

Blender

Can opener

Scales

Meat slicer

Vertical cutter

Oven

Mixer

Grill

Job description

Hamilton County is seeking a full-time Jail Cook in Noblesville, IN to prepare and serve meals, supervise inmate workers, and maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with local codes. Responsibilities include menu planning, inventory, receiving deliveries, and producing accurate meal counts and production sheets.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork, and the ability to work extended hours, including weekends.