Direct contact and supervision of inmates. Supervises the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in the jail; supervises the preparation of meats, vegetables and other food for meals; instructs inmate workers assigned to food service work in the proper techniques of food preparation; controls the amount of food prepared; prepares bread, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry and desserts; cooks and serves meals from basic foods to jail inmates; keeps simple records and makes reports in connection with the work; supervises and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen storeroom and utensils; accounts for all utensils after meals are finished; checks closely each step in the cooking process; performs related work as required; prepares staff meals daily, ensuring inmates do not have contact with staff food. The Salary for this position is $41,918.94. This position will be open until filled.
Minimum qualifications are as follows:
Be a high school graduate or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license
Pass a drug screening
Have the ability to pass an extensive criminal history and background check
Minimum of one (1) year of Food Service and/or Food Preparation experience.
Must be ServSafe certified or shall obtain such certification within 6 months of employment as well as ServSafe Food Protection Manager certified
Must maintain a telephone in residence for emergency contact
Must be willing to be in an on-call status
A Meherrin River Regional Jail Application can be submitted on our website at www.mrrj.org :
Please forward all questions to Ms. Rhonda Fitchett at (434) 949-6700 ext. 211. The Meherrin River Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41,918.94 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person