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Correctional Food Service Worker

Sutter County Human Resources
Yuba, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026
The Sutter County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking candidates for a Correctional Food Service Worker. Under general supervision, assists in the preparation of correctional facility meals at the County correctional facility. 

Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. 

NOTICE: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV.  Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.


1.Prepares a wide variety of correctional facility meals, including meals for inmates with special diets due to medical reasons.

2.Supervises a crew of trustees in the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation, and associated tasks.

3.Prepares meals in accordance with the established menu and special instructions of the supervisor.

4.Operates various machinery and equipment associated with food preparation and food service.

5.Assists in maintaining kitchen and dining room sanitation and safety.

6.Supervises and performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, kitchen utensils, dining room, and food preparation areas.

7.Applies security measures in kitchen and during serving periods.

8.Prepares reports on food inventory, spoilage and cleaning supplies.

9.Prepares and/or generates various forms and documentation.

10.Reviews various documentation and processes, forwards, or takes other action as appropriate.

11.Maintains departmental records.

12.Maintains inventory of departmental supplies; initiates orders for new or replacement materials.


EXAMPLES OF MARGINAL DUTIES


1.Answers the telephone, provides information, takes messages and/or directs calls as appropriate.

2.Responds to requests for information or assistance.

3.Escorts kitchen inmates between kitchen and housing unit.

Knowledge of:  Cooking and serving large quantities of food; basic food groups and nutritional values; proper food storage; basic mathematics; and various machinery, equipment and tools associated with food preparation, food service, and kitchen sanitation.
 
Ability to:  Prepare large quantities of food; order and store food items; supervise a kitchen facility utilizing inmate workers; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain record keeping systems; operate various machinery, equipment and tools associated with food preparation, food service, and kitchen sanitation.
 
Education and Experience:  One year of institutional cooking experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience which would demonstrate the possession of the above knowledge and abilities.Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Requires the ability to exert a moderate amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and to stoop, crouch, and lift; operate a variety of kitchen tools and equipment used in performance of daily tasks; may be subject to uncomfortable working conditions including exposure to noise, heat, cold or humidity; perceive color, odor, texture and taste. 

Other Requirements:
Must pass a background check by the Sheriff's Department. 

Disaster Service Workers: 
All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.

License or Certificate:
This classification may require a valid California driver’s license.


Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s).  Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.
 
NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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