Cook I, Community Corrections

Core Civic • San Diego, CA

13d

About The Position

The Cook I, Community Corrections prepares approved menu meals for residents and staff in a residential setting. The role follows proper food-handling procedures and complies with food-preparation processes and sanitary standards. It includes preparing and serving meals, transporting meals to other community corrections locations, and maintaining clean and safe kitchen and dining areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Must meet all state and local government food-handling requirements.
• Must obtain a food handler card within 30 days after the date of hire.
• Must be available to work any hours and any shift.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service and good knowledge of volume food-service operations, including safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Review the menu cycle and prepare food according to menus for service at designated meal times.
• Plan food production around meal delivery and serving hours while maintaining food quality, temperature, appearance, and food-safety guidelines.
• Assist with or direct meal service in accordance with the dining schedule and compliance standards, including portion control, temperature, and proper serving procedures.
• Transport prepared meals by company vehicle to other community corrections locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading food, secure items during transport, and deliver them within designated time frames.
• Distribute food plates during late meal service.
• Review food, refrigeration, and freezer temperature logs; report potential unsanitary conditions to supervisory staff.
• Clean the kitchen after each meal preparation and promptly dispose of refuse in appropriate containers.
• Inspect equipment and work areas, including the kitchen, storeroom, pantry, service areas, and dining areas, for maintenance and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, rules, standards, and health, sanitation, and safety laws; report inspection results as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED