*Union Affiliation: * Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputies Association, an Affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to provide nutritional and balanced meals to the inmates of the Kalamazoo County jail, while working with up to 10 inmate workers with strict attention to those who experience food allergies or may require medically necessary dietary restrictions or with special diets (e.g., low sodium or no sugar).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals following the dietary content guidelines of the facility menu and recommend essential adaptations when necessary.
• Prepare meals for the inmates.
• Perform and record clean-up and maintenance of the kitchen equipment.
• Assist in unloading the food delivery truck.
• Report equipment malfunctions and supply needs to kitchen administrative staff.
• Direct and monitor the activities of the inmate workers assigned to the kitchen.
• Perform related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or G.E.D. equivalent)
• At least 3 to 5 years of work experience, such as cook, culinary, dietician, or related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Safe Serve Certification within 6 months of hire.

VETERANS:  Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

*An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment: * A felony conviction, a pending felony or misdemeanor charge, a domestic violence conviction, or an outstanding warrant.

The County benefits package for this position includes medical and dental coverage, paid leave, vision care, and an employer-funded defined contribution retirement plan, among other offerings.