COOK OFFICER

Equal Opportunity Employer Responsibilities The Cook Officer is responsible for all aspects of food preparation and service in the facility, including cooking, cleaning, prepping, and planning. The Cook Officer is assigned to prepare large quantities of a variety of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables, and other foods. Uses various methods of cooking and seasoning and adheres to proper preparations methods including special, medical, and religious diets. In addition, this position also oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of detainees in common areas of the facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency. The Cook Officer prepares, and cooks food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation. Ensures recipes are extended to the facility population requirements. Maintains accurate production records. Directs work, provides training, and performs inspections of work performed by food service staff. Conducts visual security inspection of returned full carts to ensure no damage or altering has occurred. Reports any suspicious damage or altered food cart. The Cook Officer provides direction to food service team for assigned meals and takes direction from other team members when other meals are being prepped/cooked. Responsible for preparation scheduling and the quality assurance of all foods and supplies. The Cook Officer is responsible for placing orders for food and supplies as assigned by management. Checks in deliveries, takes inventory, and assists in rotating food and supplies as required. Conducts shakedown of food service products received to ensure no contraband materials are present. Confiscates contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures. Rotates cleaning duties including but not limited to mopping, dishwashing, sanitizing food prep areas. Ensures the sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas of the department. The Cook Officer prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr