Prep Cook - Department of Corrections

Position open until 5/15/2026

Salary: $17.50 per hour

General Description and Classification Standards

Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of food service activities. Responsibilities include cooking, serving, and washing dishes, as well as assisting with stocking and offsite catering preparations. 

This position involves preparing meals for senior citizens and staff meetings on a weekly basis, along with providing meals for detainees and staff when needed. Additionally, the employee independently completes production logs and ensures compliance with meal verification and special diet requirements. 

Other duties include cleaning, mopping, trash removal, inventory management, and paperwork completion for both staff and inmate dining areas. This role demands multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in the food service environment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list. 

• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions. 
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations. 
• Experience with large scale food preparation preferred but not required 
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. 
• Adheres to the policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or equivalent and some food service experience, may be paid or volunteer, part time or full time. 

Licensures and Certifications

ServSafe Certification 

Preferred Education and Experience 

 ServSafe Certification 

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment 

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. 

Lifting Requirements: Medium work |  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, the policy of the COA is to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. 

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. 

• Prep food daily, including sandwiches for inmates, salads for staff, tuna, and assorted sandwiches for seniors. 
• Wash dishes after meal preparation and ensure proper storage. 
• Mop floors daily as needed to maintain cleanliness. 
• Cook meals for staff, senior citizens (150 people weekly), and staff meetings (weekly courtesy meals). 
• Wash dishes for both staff and inmate populations and take out trash accordingly. 
• Clean deep fryers and pop drains on a regular schedule. 
• Prepare all meals for the week for both staff and inmate populations, including inventory management and food truck organization. 
• Prepare meals for various events and offsite locations, such as senior citizen programs, city-sponsored events, and training sessions. 
• Complete daily production logs and temperature checks for coolers, warmers, and freezers. 
• Serve meals to approximately 150 people daily. 
• Receive and put away food deliveries, rotating stock and completing inventory tasks. 
• Label and date all supplies upon delivery to ensure proper organization. 
• Assist with offsite meal deliveries for trainings when requested. 
• Deep clean kitchen equipment regularly, including fryers, drains, ovens, coolers/freezers, and trash cans. 
• Clean and restock bathrooms as needed, including paper towels and toilet paper. 
• Prepare trays of salads and other meal components, as required. 
• Make juice and toppings for salads as part of meal preparation tasks. 
• Conduct regular cleaning and sanitization of kitchen and dining areas. 
• Answer phones. 
• Take temperatures for coolers and freezers, as necessary. 
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

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