Full-Time Cook

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general direction, responsible for preparation of food in production quantities for incarcerated youth and facility staff. Adheres to applicable federal and state laws, ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the American Correctional Association, Department of Youth Services and the Miami County Health Department. Ensures complete setup of food trays and proper portions of food that complies with economical quantities and nutritional requirements. Maintains security of facility cooking utensils and responsible for a sanitary cooking environment.


QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a High School Diploma and/or equivalent with training and/or any combination of training and work experience that indicates possession of the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform essential and non-essential job functions. This position involves varied and non-varied tasks with application of numerous standards and procedures. Requires a moderate level of discretionary decision-making and sound exercise of judgment.


DUTIES : Operates institutional cooking equipment. Ensures adherence to applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures. Maintains inventory of food items and facility utensils. Prepares and submits records and reports. Serves food in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Meets all job safety requirements and standards that pertain to essential functions. Ensures compliance with all accreditation guidelines through ACA.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

HOURS 8 hour shifts, 80 hours per pay, working every other weekend COMPENSATION $20.00 per hour FLSA Non-Exempt from Overtime BENEFITS Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts
UNSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee could possibly have contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons. Could potentially have exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions, exposure to hazardous driving conditions, or potentially to life threatening situations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.