Detention Cook - Part Time - Sheriff's Office

Detention Cook – Part Time – Sheriff's Office (0126)

Join Detention Cook – Part Time – Sheriff's Office (0126) at Coconino County, Arizona
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Under limited supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in preparing and serving meals to inmates; supervises trustees in food preparation and serving; performs related work as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have experience cooking in high-volume or institutional settings (correctional, school, hospital, military, shelter) and be comfortable working in a secure, highly regulated environment.

This position requires shift work and weekend work.

• Plans, purchases, prepares and serves inmate meals.
• Trains and 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.

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); 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 include 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.

• Must submit to a background search and successfully pass polygraph examination.
• Must not have a felony conviction within the previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military.
• Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within the previous five years.
• Must not have used dangerous or narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation.
• Must acquire Food Manager’s Certificate within 90 days of hire.

• 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).

• 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.

• Operation of food preparation equipment.
• Computer data entry.

• 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.

Ameri Corps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision…