Jail Cook (Part-Time)

Vance County • Henderson, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Jail Cook plans and provides food services within the County Detention Center, preparing and serving meals to inmates. The role includes preparing, serving, sanitizing, and cleaning the kitchen, as well as ordering, maintaining, and storing food and supplies. The cook works with vendors to arrange the purchase and delivery of food items and follows a general menu established by a Nutritionist while determining daily regular and special menus based on supply availability and cost. The role involves frequent contact with inmates and requires patience and firmness. Work is performed under direct supervision and evaluated through observation, budget review, and the quality of food served.

The position also prepares special diet menus for inmates and the senior citizens program, maintains records of inmates served, monitors inventory, and participates in cooking and baking complete meals. Related kitchen duties include cleaning, washing dishes, and stocking inventory. The employee must meet North Carolina detention facility personnel standards and be able to work flexible hours, including shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience and training in food preparation and nutrition, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain ServSafe Certification in food safety and preparation.
• Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention facility personnel.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must have no felony convictions or serious misdemeanors.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Knowledge of methods for preparing and cooking food in quantity lots.
• Knowledge of commercial and institutional kitchen cooking equipment and food-service methods, materials, and equipment.
• Skill in food preparation and handling.
• Ability to maintain high food-sanitation standards.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with employees and the public, and work effectively with coworkers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan standard menus and prepare special diet menus for inmates and the senior citizens program.
• Prepare and serve meals to the inmate population.
• Maintain records of inmates served.
• Monitor and inventory food and supplies.
• Order, maintain, and store foods and supplies, including coordinating with vendors for purchases and deliveries.
• Prepare complete meals by starting and monitoring cooking, seasoning food, and placing finished food in warming devices and serving containers.
• Perform cooking and baking in the County Detention Center kitchen.
• Clean the kitchen, wash dishes, sanitize work areas, and stock inventory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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