The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Cook to provide meals in the County's Correctional facility. This position will begin at 25 hours per week to fill an absence, and then be on a per diem/substitute basis.

This is routine work involving responsibility for the planning, storage, inventory, and preparation of meals for inmates of the County Correctional Facility. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate staff who are instructed as to the proper procedure for preparing meals. Direct supervision is received from the Corrections Captain. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods (meats, vegetables, soups, salads, etc.) for inmates;
• Plans daily menus for inmates;
• Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food;
• Supervises the proper storing of food;
• Supervises the work of selected inmates in assigned areas of food tray preparation, food service, cleaning and stocking supplies;
• Maintains daily meal records of all foods used for adult inmates, as well as minor (under age 21) inmates;
• Orders, requisitions, and maintains inventory of all food, as well as all cleaning products;
• Maintains records of all invoices and bills for food and cleaning supplies used in kitchen;
• Checks all equipment, food preparation areas and food storage rooms for cleanliness in accordance with Health Code Regulations;
• Prepares related reports as needed;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience in the planning and preparation of food on a moderately large scale.

TRAINEE NOTE: In the event enough qualified candidates with the appropriate experience cannot be recruited, a candidate lacking the one year of required experience may be appointed as a trainee.

SCHEDULE: 25 hours/week

LOCATION: Putnam County Correctional Facility - 3 County Center, Carmel, NY

SALARY: $30/hour

APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

putnampersonnel@putnamcountyny.gov

Putnam County Personnel Department

110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3

Carmel NY, 10512

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