Serve Safe Certified Institutional Kitchen Cook

Brown County; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Jail is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare and serve meals for inmates and staff. The role involves managing inventories, ordering from contracted providers, and maintaining strict sanitation standards in a high-volume kitchen.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and Serve Safe certification or the ability to obtain it. Experience with planning, food safety and kitchen supervision is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Experience in preparing meals in quantity.
• Possession or ability to obtain Serve Safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for inmates and staff.
• Purchase from contracted providers and maintain inventory.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Direct work of part-time staff and inmate workers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Sanitation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Brown County Jail is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare and serve meals for inmates and staff. The role involves managing inventories, ordering from contracted providers, and maintaining strict sanitation standards in a high-volume kitchen.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and Serve Safe certification or the ability to obtain it. Experience with planning, food safety and kitchen supervision is preferred.