Cook

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City•Carson City, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Sheriff's Office located in Carson City, Nevada. Under immediate supervision, oversees inmates and personally participates in the preparation, volume cooking and portioning of meals in a detention facility. Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans: Employer-Paid PERS: $20.5362 - $28.7506 hourly / $42,715.40 - $59,801.30 annually Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $24.7745 - $34.6843 hourly / $51,530.96 - $72,143.24 annually To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here. This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: click here. Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

Requirements

Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience in large-scale institutional food preparation and volume cooking; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Carson City Health Department Food Service Handling Certificate.
Knowledge of principles, methods and equipment used in high volume meal preparation in an institutional setting.
Knowledge of safe work practices and sanitation related to food preparation and service.
Knowledge of basic detention security procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of basic business arithmetic.
Knowledge of inventory and record keeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures.
Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Skill in overseeing and preparing meals in a large scale, institutional setting.
Skill in maintaining custody and security of inmates.
Skill in cleaning and performing minor maintenance to large institutional food preparation and cooking equipment.
Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing work related reports.
Skill in directing others in work procedures.
Skill in making accurate arithmetic calculations.
Skill in reading, understanding and following recipes and oral and written directions.
Skill in maintaining security of facilities and equipment.
Skill in contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, contractors and the public.

Responsibilities

Oversees inmates and personally participates in the preparation, cooking and portioning of meals.
Prepares a full range of meals, including special diets.
Directs the portioning of food for distribution to the inmate population.
Ensures that food preparation equipment, cooking and serving utensils, kitchen work areas and the dining area are orderly, clean and sanitary.
Uses, cleans, adjusts and performs minor maintenance to a variety of large institutional cooking equipment.
Stores leftover food appropriately, inventories and maintains stocks of food and supplies.
Receives food and supplies, unpacks and stores in the appropriate location.
Directs inmates in the techniques of food preparation, cooking and portioning, safe work procedures, and the use and minor maintenance of institutional cooking equipment.
Maintains records of food and supplies used, meals served, etc.; prepares periodic and special reports.
Monitors and maintains the security of facilities and equipment.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, inmates and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.