Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.29 - $25.17
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee Discount Program
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Corrections - Sixth District is a government agency responsible for overseeing correctional operations and residential facilities in six counties in Iowa: Jones, Johnson, Linn, Iowa, Tama, and Benton. The department is dedicated to maintaining public safety while striving to rehabilitate individuals through various programs and services. It is committed to upholding high standards of integrity, ethical conduct, and attention to detail. Through its residential facilities, the department serves a diverse population, providing care, security, and rehabilitative support to individuals under correctional supervision.
This specific role is for a Cook 2 position within the Sixth District's residentia... Show More
This specific role is for a Cook 2 position within the Sixth District's residentia... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have a valid state-issued identification
- Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to adhere to all sanitation and safety protocols
- Ability to pass a background check
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Willingness to work assigned shifts including weekends
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience in large-scale food preparation or institutional cooking preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Duties
- Preparing food items for 280 meals per day
- Adheres to food nutritional value per the recommended daily food allowance
- Operates commercial kitchen equipment including skillets, ovens, warming trays, fryers
- Maintains sanitary standards for food service operations through observation, instruction, and disciplinary measures
- Maintains control of kitchen tools, equipment, and food supplies to ensure security procedures
- Monitors food temperatures to ensure safe serving and storage
- Transports meals to clients at different residential locations
- Verifies inventory and applies first-in, first-out food usage
- Maintains ServSafe certification and completes recertification training
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Experience
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