Botetourt County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications to fill Corrections Cook.

Coordinates preparation of all daily meals for the Botetourt/Craig Regional Jail inmates. Performs major cooking tasks, supervises inmate workers, and maintains records. Orders food and kitchen supplies. Performs related duties as required.

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Application can be mailed to:

Botetourt County Sheriff's
Office P.O. Box 18
Fincastle, VA 24090

The position will remain open until filled. Botetourt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. An increase in starting salary will be considered for those who possess ServSafe certification and experience at time of employment.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School graduate or equivalent
• No criminal record.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving record.
• Good credit history.
• Citizen of the United States or have valid proof that citizenship is being sought

Supervision Received

Works under the supervision of the jail captain. First line supervision is provided by supervising sergeants

Supervision Exercised

Oversees the work of inmate workers assigned to the kitchen. Supervision of other employees is not a function of this classification

Duties and Responsibilities Include but are Not Limited To

• Prepares morning, noon, and evening meals to be fed to inmates.
• Maintains the kitchen in a neat and clean manner in accordance with department policy and applicable county, state, and federal health standards.
• Shares seven-day week coverage with other cooks. At times varied days or hours may be necessary.
• Reports directly to a corrections captain.
• Plans menus for jail inmate meals, taking into account food quantities, recipes, preparation times, serving instructions, nutrition, and visual appeal.
• Abides by jail security requirements and practices.
• Prepares meals to meet special dietary menus as directed by medical staff, generally by adding or eliminating ingredients from regular meals.
• Keeps appropriate records as established by department procedures.
• Maintains a training program for inmate workers assigned to kitchen duties

Desirable Qualifications Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Knowledge of the principles and practices of preparing hot and cold meals for a large group (50-150 inmates). Ability to work with others and follow directions. Ability to prepare quality food is essential. Knowledge of food nutritional values and dietary requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance at minimal cost to employee. Dependent or family coverage available at additional cost to employee.
• Retirement plan under VRS (Currently employee pays no more than 5% towards VRS if not employed prior to 7/1/2010.)
• 457 deferred compensation plan with some county match
• Life insurance
• Workers Compensation
• Holiday Pay
• Leave and sick time accrual
• Uniforms provided

Botetourt County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.