Jail Cook

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs routine cooking in the large production of meals at Suffolk County correctional facilities. Supervision is exercised over a number of inmates. Assignments follow set departmental policies and procedures, and menus are prepared by the Jail Head Cook. *Does related work as required. IMPORTANT: This position has a rotating schedule encompassing 5 Days On, 3 Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off ***Positions are available in Yaphank and Riverhead IMPORTANT: This position has a rotating schedule encompassing 5 Days On, 3 Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off ***Positions are available in Yaphank and Riverhead 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. 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. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE ROLE: Some knowledge of large scale food preparation and cooking methods Some knowledge of food values and nutrition Ability to operate standard cooking equipment and to use kitchen utensils for large scale food preparation Ability to supervise the work of inmates in a manner conducive to full performance Ability to maintain order and discipline among the prisoners assigned Ability to keep records and make reports Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. The target salary for this position is $46,371 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time *Sponsorship is not available for this role. ***Positions are available in Yaphank and Riverhead REMINDER: This position has a rotating schedule encompassing 5 Days On, 3 Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off 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. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.