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Madison County Government Cook/Jail in Anderson, Indiana
[POSITION: Cook / Jail [DEPARTMENT: Madison County Sheriffs Department [WORK SCHEDULE: As Assigned [JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor, Trades, and Crafts)
[To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document 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.
[Incumbent serves as Cook for the Madison County Jail and is responsible for the preparation of meals for Detainees.
**[DUTIES: [Plans, prepares, and serves meals to Detainees of the facility according to established menus, schedules, and food supplies.
[Plans and prepares additional meals for Detainees with special dietary needs, as required.
[Ensures the cleanliness of kitchen areas and all cooking utensils, and sanitation of counter areas and floor.
[Oversees duties of Trustees including preparing food, cleaning kitchen, and delivering Meal Carts to designated areas.
[Maintains the cleanliness and serviceability of all facility cooking and related appliances.
[Verifies food stock received and places in storage areas.
[Performs related duties as assigned.
**[I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
[Working knowledge of the principles of proper nutrition and sanitary food preparation, and ability to apply such knowledge to the preparation of large quantities of food.
[Ability to read and follow written instructions and recipe directions.
[Ability to work with other Staff Members and to follow established schedules and meal plans.
[Ability to effectively communicate with Jail Detainees and supervise Trustees.
[Complete and maintain ServSafe Certification.
**[II. RESPONSIBILITY:
[Incumbent performs repetitive duties involved in the preparation and serving of daily meals to Jail Detainees according to formal meal plans and schedule. Initiative is allowed in determining alternate meals in response to shortages of supplies. Work is reviewed by Head Cook as deemed necessary.
[Reports directly to Head Cook.
**[III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:
[Incumbent performs duties which generally involves standing and light to moderate lifting of packaged food and cooking utensils. In most cases, extreme physical effort is either not exerted, or if necessary, exerted for brief durations.
**[IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:
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