What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jail Cook position at County of Suffolk?
IMPORTANT: This position has a rotating schedule encompassing 5 Days On, 3 Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and assists in the preparation and cooking of food for the County Jail and County Honor Farm;
Slices, cuts, grills, roasts, deep fries and seasons food;
Carves cooked meat and prepares salads;
Apportions food to food carts and trays; helps serve food from a steam table;
Operates standard cooking equipment;
Supervises a number of inmates in maintaining the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition;
Orders meat and vegetables from the County Honor Farm;
Teaches the cooking trade to those inmates assigned;
Opens and closes the gate to admit and release inmates coming into the kitchen;
Prepares and serves menus in accordance with dietary laws where applicable.
The target salary for this position is $48,735
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
*Sponsorship is not available for this role.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) months of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale.
Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $48,735