Job Information
Madison County Government Kitchen cook/Jail in Anderson, Indiana
POSITION: Cook / Jail
DEPARTMENT: Madison County Sheriffs Department
WORK SCHEDULE: As Assigned
JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor, Trades, and Crafts)
DATE WRITTEN: September 1985 STATUS: Full-Time
DATE REVISED: April 2023 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Incumbent serves as Cook for the Madison County Jail and is responsible for preparing meals for Detainees.
DUTIES:
Plans prepares and serves meals to the facility's detainees according to established menus, schedules, and food supplies.
As required, plan and prepare additional meals for Detainees with special dietary needs.
Ensures the cleanliness of kitchen areas, all cooking utensils, and the sanitation of counter areas and floor.
Oversees duties of Trustees, including preparing food, cleaning the kitchen, and delivering Meal Carts to designated areas.
Maintains the cleanliness and serviceability of all facility cooking and related appliances.
Verifies food stock received and places in storage areas.
Performs related duties as assigned.
I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of the principles of proper nutrition and sanitary food preparation and the ability to apply such knowledge to preparing large quantities of food.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and recipe directions.
Ability to work with other staff members and follow established schedules and meal plans.
Ability to effectively communicate with Jail Detainees and supervise Trustees.
Complete and maintain ServSafe Certification.
II. RESPONSIBILITY:
The incumbent performs repetitive duties in preparing and serving daily meals to Jail Detainees according to formal meal plans and schedules. The head cook has the initiative to determine alternate meals in response to supply shortages. The head Cook reviews work as deemed necessary.
Reports directly to Head Cook.
III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The incumbent performs duties generally involving standing and light to moderate lifting packaged food and cooking utensils. In most cases, extreme physical effort is either not exerted or, if necessary, exerted for brief durations.
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbent performs duties indoors in the Jail Facility Kitchen and is exposed to normal hazards of jail environment where safety or health may be jeopardized.
Obtain an application from the following web address:
http://www.sheriffofmadisoncounty.com/employment
