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County of Suffolk
Jail Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$36,003 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
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. Performs institutional cooking for inmates two weeks Prepares and cooks food for a large number of correction personnel for two weeks. Must maintain security clearance to work in the Jail Oversees the inmates in preparing food