Detention Cook

Job Title

Meal Preparer

Job Description

Under general supervision, prepares and serves meals for juveniles in detention by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare meals according to the designated menu of detention home and number of persons to be served.

Maintain security count of all utensils used at each meal and the return of same before juveniles leave the eating area.

Prepare or leave instructions for the preparation of snacks.

Maintain kitchen inventory and request supplies as needed.

May purchase weekly perishable food needs as determined through inventory.

Clean and keep all areas of kitchen and storage space sanitary to meet City-County Health Department sanitation codes.

Provide proper care of equipment such as defrosting freezers, cleaning filters and reporting immediately any equipment failure to Superintendent.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skill in estimating food requirements; in preparing and cooking foods; and in presenting an attractive appearance and pleasant flavor.

Knowledge of general food preparation and cooking; of cutting meat; of menu planning; of nutritional value of foods to prepare a balanced diet; and of inventory control and purchasing of food and supplies for food operation.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to deal tactfully with others; to apply sensory perception in judging flavor and readiness of foods by smell, taste or appearance; to meet meal schedules; to work varied shifts; and to understand and follow departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED as defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code 377:3-13-43.

Demonstrated ability to read and write and follow written and oral instructions and one year of satisfactory, full time paid employment in quantity cooking.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO Statement

Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

Location

Juvenile Detention Center