Direct contact and supervision of inmates. Supervises the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in the jail; supervises the preparation of meats, vegetables and other food for meals; instructs inmate workers assigned to food service work in the proper techniques of food preparation; controls the amount of food prepared; prepares bread, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry and desserts; cooks and serves meals from basic foods to jail inmates; keeps simple records and makes reports in connection with the work; supervises and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen storeroom and utensils; accounts for all utensils after meals are finished; checks closely each step in the cooking process; performs related work as required; prepares staff meals daily, ensuring inmates do not have contact with staff food. The Salary for this position is $43,176.51. This position will be open until filled.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent Must be 18 years of age Possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license Pass a drug screening Have the ability to pass an extensive criminal history and background check Minimum of one (1) year of Food Service and/or Food Preparation experience. Must be ServSafe certified or shall obtain such certification within 6 months of employment as well as ServSafe Food Protection Manager certified Must maintain a telephone in residence for emergency contact Must be willing to be in an on-call status Weekends are required with this position. A Meherrin River Regional Jail Application can be submitted on our website at www.mrrj.org : Please forward all questions to Ms. Rhonda Fitchett at (434) 949-6700 ext. 211. The Meherrin River Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $43,176.51 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Food provided Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person