Corrections Cook
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Job Location:
Klamath Falls, OR - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 18 - 23
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department: Sheriffs Office - Corrections
Position: Corrections Cook
Salary: $18.64 - $23.58/hour
General Position Summary
Schedules and prepares meals for Adults in Custody (AICs) of the Countys Detention Facility.
Essential Functions
The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Stores prepares distributes and serves meals under sanitary conditions; performs duties such as washing and cutting vegetables defrosting frozen foods opening cans cooking baking etc.
Prepares trays containing appealing and palatable serving portions ensuring that dietary and menu requirements are met as approved by a certified dietician.
Performs routine sanitation assignments to maintain sanitary conditions in accordance with State Health Division requirement (ORS 624.100) including cleaning mopping and waxing of floors.
Supervises the loading and delivering of food carts to housing pods.
Supervises prisoner workers by assigning tasks evaluating performance etc.; responsible for key and equipment controls
Responsible for inventory and procurement of supplies equipment and food product upon approval of the Cook Supervisor.
Operates food service equipment such as mixers steamers ovens grills dishwasher order to accomplish tasks; utilizes such tools as knives cleaver etc.; controls and inventories material and equipment.
Prepares special medical and religious diets as approved by facility medical personnel and/or the facility Commander.
Performs miscellaneous kitchen tasks such as security of kitchen cutlery spices cleaning agents etc.
Maintains order and respect for authority; observes and anticipates potential hostile behavior of AICs in custody; reports to appropriate supervisor
Completes various reports of activities during shift; reports on individual behavior; informs personnel on next shift of any unusual occurrences.
Follows and enforces when appropriate jail safety and security policy and procedure. Participates in emergency drills responds to fires and natural disasters.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Certification & Experience
Knowledge of dietary needs and portion control procedures
Knowledge of sanitation and infection control methods for food and food preparation
Knowledge of volume cooking methods and food handling techniques
Valid Oregon Drivers License
Oregon Food Handlers Card
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required Experience:
Manager
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