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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $55,953.39
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Sheriff's Office of Worcester County, located in West Boylston, Massachusetts, is a reputable law enforcement agency committed to maintaining public safety and providing essential services to the community. As a government entity, the Sheriff's Office operates various departments, including corrections and food services, to support the needs of its institutional population. The office is dedicated to offering a safe, secure, and efficient environment within its correctional facilities while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This agency prioritizes professionalism and quality service, attracting skilled professionals who share these values to join their team.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two years of experience as a cook in an institutional setting
- ServeSafe Certification
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Valid Massachusetts Driver's License
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Good physical condition
- Ability to operate a box truck with lift gate
- Ability to work weekend shifts as scheduled
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Educational courses in food management and production preferred
- Minimum of two years experience as cook in institutional setting
- Culinary degree and background preferred
- ServeSafe Certification
- Knowledge of health, safety and sanitary practices involved in preparation, cooking and serving of food
- Knowledge of large-scale food production
- Knowledge of nutrition and modified diets
- Ability to follow standardized recipes, production sheets and menus
- Ability to adjust recipes or substitute ingredients as necessary
- Ability to operate a box truck for food delivery
- Ability to operate all kitchen equipment
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Job Duties
- Prepare nutritionally balanced menus for inmate population
- Prepare meals for inmates on special diets per direction of facility physician
- Maintain log books and diet logs
- Substitute nutritionally-like foods in special and regular meals to provide variety
- Prepare side dishes and entrées for each meal
- Assist in tray and food service
- Maintain cleanliness of grill, vats, steamer, fry-o-later, range, oven and other appliances used in food preparation area
- Maintain records regarding meeting dietary allowances recommended by the National Academy of Sciences
- Supervise storage of perishable and nonperishable foods
- Train and supervise inmates assigned to work in the kitchen
- Monitor knives and all cooking utensils
- Communicate supply needs to or requisition supplies from the warehouse/vendors
- Maintain personal hygiene and attention to cleanliness
- Perform related duties as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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