Jail Cook

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs routine cooking in the large production of meals at Suffolk County correctional facilities.  Supervision is exercised over a number of inmates.  Assignments follow set departmental policies and procedures, and menus are prepared by the Jail Head Cook.

IMPORTANT:  This position has a rotating schedule encompassing 5 Days On, 3 Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off 

***Positions are available in Yaphank and Riverhead

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and assists in the preparation and cooking of food for the County Jail and County Honor Farm;

• Slices, cuts, grills, roasts, deep fries and seasons food;

• Carves cooked meat and prepares salads;

• Apportions food to food carts and trays; helps serve food from a steam table;

• Operates standard cooking equipment;

• Supervises a number of inmates in maintaining the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition;

• Orders meat and vegetables from the County Honor Farm;

• Teaches the cooking trade to those inmates assigned;

• Opens and closes the gate to admit and release inmates coming into the kitchen;

• Prepares and serves menus in accordance with dietary laws where applicable.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Base starting salary: $41,421

Starting salary with additional compensation: $48,735*

*Before overtime

Note: These positions work holidays and weekends

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

*Sponsorship is not available for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) months of experience in the preparation of food on a large scale.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.