Food Production Worker

Posting Date

09/18/25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max
$19.75 - $23.50 - $27.25

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

The Food Production Worker prepares healthy food which is provided to the MCSO inmate population and instructs inmates on kitchen tasks.  This position is involved in all aspects of food preparation, operating in a safe and secure manner within a jail environment.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO.  Your perks at work include:

• Great benefits

• Guaranteed 40-hour week

• Regular schedule and days off

• Shift Schedule possibilities include:

1st Shift works 6:00 am to 2:00 pm for 5 days a week, with 2 days off in a row. 2nd Shift works from 2:00 pm to 12:00 am 4 days per week, with 3 days off in a row.

Successful candidates will have two weeks of training on 1st shift. During that training, you will be assigned to either 1st or 2nd shift.

Please understand after training you will be given a set schedule and will be assigned a shift and days off, according to the needs of the department.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety. 

Come make a difference! Apply today!

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Food Production Worker must complete a program approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Current Food Handler's cards are acceptable if unexpired.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license. 
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background check. 

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or more years of general experience in food preparation and service.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview 

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS:

• Prepares inmate meals and special diets.
• Instructs inmates in all work areas of the kitchen, loading dock, and related areas.
• Documents all activities in the incident logbook.
• Performs computer tasks using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Operates various commercial kitchen equipment, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks safely.
• Monitors equipment and reports repair needs to maintenance.
• Performs utensil, tool, key, and inmate accountability throughout the shift.
• Assigns and instructs inmates and Detention personnel on kitchen tasks.
• Instructs Detention and Civilian personnel to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Conducts inventory, orders supplies, and monitors delivery of supplies from the Warehouse.
• Ensures the assigned work area and kitchen equipment are maintained and clean.
• Maintains Environmental Health code compliance. (HACCP).
• Oversees distribution of meals.
• Maintains Oc