Detention Cook - Part Time - Sheriff's Office (0726)

Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in preparing and serving meals to inmates; supervising trustees in food preparation and serving; performs related work as assigned. Please Note: This position requires shift work and weekend work. For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069. (Illustrative Only) • Plans, purchases, prepares and serves inmate meals • Trains, supervises 10 to 12 working inmates in food preparation, safety and policies and procedures for a population of approximately 400 to 600 inmates while maintaining security in the kitchen, without an officer present • Inspects and ensures the quality and quantity of food • Supervises and assists in cleaning kitchen and serving areas • Prepares reports and maintains records and inventories as required • Maintains compliance with food handling policies and procedures • Maintains a positive work environment with and amongst the working inmates • Keeps food costs within the parameters of the budget • Consults with dieticians, nutritionists, and medical staff for special diets Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: standing and walking to prepare and serve food; reaching for items on shelves; working with and around inmates and other staff and volunteers; repetitive motion (hand-wrist and elbow-shoulder) to prepare food and sweeping, mopping; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) to communicate with staff and inmates and for telephone conversations, overhead paging and conversations in a loud environment; touch (finger dexterity) for preparing food, phone usage and clean up. Environmental factors include working indoors within the jail and dining hall; working around extreme heat and noise. Hazards including potential for oven and stove top burns. Two years of experience in food preparation, serving and cooking in volume; OR any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must submit to a background search and successfully pass polygraph examination. Must not have a felony conviction within previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years. Must acquire Food Manager's Certificate within 90 days of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Previous experience supervising kitchen staff or inmate/detainee work crews -Prior experience working in a detention, correctional, or secure facility -Experience preparing meals for large populations (100+ meals per service) The idea candidate will have e xperience cooking in high-volume or institutional settings (correctional, school, hospital, military, shelter) and be c omfortable working in a secure, highly regulated environment This position is non-exempt from overtime. This position is safety sensitive. Working knowledge of: - Large scale food preparation - Kitchen safety and food sanitation - Use and care of kitchen equipment - Food ordering and inventory maintenance - Security policies and procedures Skill in: - Operation of food preparation equipment - Computer data entry Ability to: - Read and follow recipes - Direct the activities of workers - Perform physical inventories - Communicate orally and by telephone with public and employees in a face-to-face setting - Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time - Prepare and maintain records and reports - Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, employees, other agencies and the public - Follow written and verbal instructions - Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.