GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cooks, serves food to inmates and staff, and assists in the preparation of menus

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Executive Chef and the Kitchen Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED:

Supervises large numbers of inmates in the preparation and serving of food and related tasks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Assists in the planning of menus and special diets;

2. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets;

3. Assists the Kitchen Supervisor and Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas;

4. Ensures the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets;

5.Ensures that the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and Department policies;

7. Accounting for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils;

8. Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils; and

9.Other related duties as the Sheriff may assign from time to time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Regular attendance;

2. Compliance with security procedures;

3. High standard of personal hygiene;

4. Ability to communicate oral instructions effectively to inmate workers;

5. Availability for various shifts and mandatory overtime.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

Participation in mandatory training

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet one or more of the following criteria:

A. one or more years experience as a cook or chef preparing food for large numbers of people;

B. a degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution;

C. a registered dietician's degree; or

D. the equivalent;

2. Willingness to work with and train inmates in food preparation; and

3. Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;

2. lift up to 40 pounds occasionally;

3. carry up to 40 pounds occasionally;

4. climb stairs occasionally; and

5. walk short distances.