Cook I Full Time

POSITION OPENING

01 October 2026

Job Title: Food Services/Cook I FULL TIME

Department: Warren County Jail

Reports to: Head Cook and Warden

Supervises: Inmate Kitchen Workers

Grade & Wage: $16.56 Full Time

Status: Full time (40 hours per week) with benefits Non-Exempt Union

Qualifications: Must be able to coordinate preparation of all daily meals of inmates in a correctional setting and performs other duties as required

Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and prior experience in a correctional facility kitchen is preferred.

Must posses a valid Pennsylvania drivers license.

Requirements:Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess knowledge of health codes jail standards food nutritional values dietary requirements and the principles and practices of preparing hot and cold meals for a large group. Must have the ability to prepare quality food work with others follow directions and to react quickly and calmly in an emergency and assists in an evacuation.

Job Functions:Training and Monitoring inmates in food preparation cleaning and storage in designated food service areas. Security and control of inmates assigned to the kitchen area and accountability of all equipment food and supplies.

Provides daily food service reports ensure compliance of sanitation and cleaning standards. Conducts safety checks of food service equipment. Assist with cooking serving general cleaning and receiving food supplies shipments

Physical/Mental Conditions:

Must be able to record convey and present information explain procedures and follow instructions. Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position demonstrate emotional stability resourcefulness in decision-making and problem solving.

Benefits: Medical Dental & Vision insurance (with small employee contribution)

Life insurance Fully employer paid

Defined Benefit Pension Plan with an interest match of 4%

Generous Starting Benefits including:

Work Location: In person

To Apply:Interested candidates may apply thru Indeed email application to Warren County Human Resources Jaclyn Cofield or to or drop off and or mail application to Warren County 204 Fourth Ave Warren PA 16365.

Condition of Employment:Ability to commute to Warren PA 16365

Background check required

This job posting is active until filled.

Warren County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications for employment regardless of race color religion sex national origin age marital or veteran status presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.