COOK I

Department:  Department of Corrections (Dietary)               Job Title:  Cook IJob Status:  Permanent Rate of Pay: 4T $11.83Shift hours:   1 Part Time 24 hrs/wk 9.30am-5.30pm and every other weekend GENERAL SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor, responsible for assisting with preparing food in accordance with standardized recipes, planned menus, and special diet orders.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:·         Maintains high standards of sanitation in food handling, storage, and the work environment.·         Set-up and keep stocked Staff Dining Deli/Salad Bar and Beverages.·         Sees that supplies are obtained from storage areas prior to meal production.  Uses only approved substitutions.·         Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders.  Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.·         May direct and assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties of the department.  Sees that department complies with established sanitary standards.·         Monitor Inmate Tray line to insure portion and special diet accuracy. ·         Monitors Inmate Kitchen Work Crews including Knife Cabinet sign in/out and Inmate Restroom check 3 times daily.  OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:·         Maintains good customer service values.·         Assists in maintaining good public relations.·         Performs other related duties as required. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:Duties require knowledge of food preparation and distribution equivalent to completion of a high school diploma and up to one year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Cheshire County's policies and applicable laws.  Supervises and instructs the inmate kitchen work crews in food handling and sanitation, including the use of utensils, dish room and pots/pans functions.  Informs inmates of Dietary rules and regulations and monitors compliance with same. For more information on this position, please contact Don Nason at the Department of Corrections at (603) 903-1695 or submit resume/application to 825 Marlboro Road, Keene NH 03431.* Prior County experience may be considered when setting the rate of pay. The Keene Sentinel. Keywords: Cook, Location: Keene, NH - 03431