What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Cook I position at Calaveras, County of (CA)?
Interviews are scheduled for August 31st, 2026
Under direction, to prepare a variety of foods for the County jail population; to assist with the supervision of trustees; care for equipment, utensils, supplies and work areas; do related work as required.
- Assists with the supervision of trustees and personally participates in the food preparation and food services activities in the County jail.
- Assists with the planning of the general menu and writes menu sheets.
- Supervises and assists trustees engaged in preparing meals.
- Cuts and prepares all types of meat, fowl and fish.
- Prepares and cooks vegetables, salads, desserts and other foods and beverages.
- Establishes quality controls, sanitary and procedural standards and policies and inspects food served to prisoners for compliance with established standards.
- Maintains kitchen in compliance with sanitary standards.
- Cares for and maintains equipment.
- Requisitions, inspects and supervises the storage of groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meat and other food supplies.
- Keeps records of accounts related to food service operations.
- Plans and supervises trustees in the planting and maintenance of a large garden.
- Prepares garden vegetables for preserving.
- May occasionally escort prisoners as directed.
Knowledge of:
Techniques and methods for preparing food in quantities; equipment and utensils used in preparation, cooking and serving food; food storage methods; kitchen sanitation and methods of cleaning and caring for kitchen equipment; and kitchen safety practices.
Ability to:
Direct the work of trustees engaged in food preparation; order food and supplies in proper quantities; prepare designated quantities of food with a minimum of waste; organize work to meet meal schedules; plan and supervise the maintenance of a large garden; and prepare and preserve vegetables.
Education, Training, and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of responsible experience cooking food in large quantities in an institution or commercial kitchen.
Salary : $49,130 - $60,403