Head Cook - Jail

La Plata County   Durango, CO   Full-time     Food Service
Posted on September 3, 2024
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Head Cook – Jail

Performs institutional cooking work involving the prep of a variety of foods in large volume in accordance with State & Federal health standards; prepares foods & monitors food quality; performs dietary planning, menu preparation, & ordering supplies. Applicants must have solid professional knowledge of workplace safety, management & supervisory skills for large & diverse inmate worker population, & experience in inventory control in a correctional kitchen setting. Applicants must be age 21 or over & have a HS diploma or GED; have one year experience in institutional or large volume cooking or, any combination of education, training & experience that provides the req’d knowledge, skills, & abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants must pass a Sheriff background investigation. Starting wage $23.11/hour depending on experience. Full time position with benefits. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled