Food Production Worker

FULL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

8 AND 10 HOUR SHIFTS AVAILABLE WITH REGULAR SCHEDULES AND DAYS OFF

The Food Production Worker prepares healthy food which is provided to the MCSO inmate population and instructs inmates on kitchen tasks. This position is involved in all aspects of food preparation, operating in a safe and secure manner within a jail environment.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO. Your perks at work include:

• Great benefits
• Guaranteed 40 hour week
• Regular schedule and days off
• Schedule options include:
  • 10 hour shifts with three days off — 1st shift 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 2nd shift 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • 8 hour shifts with two days off — 1st shift 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 2nd shift 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

We are OneMCSO – become one with us!

Come make a difference! Apply today!

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Food Production Worker must complete a program approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Current Food Handler's cards are acceptable if unexpired.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700;
  Safety; payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background check.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or more years of general experience in food preparation and service.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. In order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described here.

Work occurs indoors in a food plant environment in a jail facility. Tasks require manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and may involve long periods of standing and/or walking. Position involves teamwork and the ability to interact with and oversee adult inmates in food preparation.

• Indoors in jail environment, rarely outdoors
• Frequently in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Wet/damp area
• Frequent use of stairs or ladders
• High noise level
• Frequently bright lighting, occasionally dim lighting
• Conditions may rarely include chemicals/fumes, smoke/dust, unprotected heights
• Rare exposure to contagious diseases

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing
• Wearing protective gear
• Lifting 50 pounds from floor to waist
• Lifting 50 pounds from waist to shoulder
• Lifting 50 pounds from shoulder to overhead
• Carrying a weight of 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet

• Time pressures, high volume of work
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks, and frequently changing or unscheduled tasks
• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Frequent interruptions
• Working in a team environment in close proximity to others
• Regular inmate contact
• Occasional contact with public
• Overtime/rotating shifts on rare occasions

Knowledge of:

• Proper food handling and food preparation techniques in compliance with health standards.
• Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Skill in:

• Cleaning and sanitizing food service facilities and equipment.
• Operating a variety of kitchen and office equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective…