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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:CORRECTIONAL CENTER ASSISTANT COOK
Code:470147 WHH
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 2

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs general cooking and food preparation as an assistant to a cook or kitchen supervisor in a penal institution; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under direct supervision, duties require the exercise of some judgment in cooking preparations, and requires sound judgment in maintaining institutional security.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, soups, gravies, potatoes and other foods.
2.Receives and inspects food to be cooked.
3.Apportions food to food carts or trays.
4.Replaces a cook of a higher level on a relief basis.
5.Performs cleaning activities in the care and maintenance of equipment and work area.
6.Supervises and instructs inmates in the preparation and serving of food and the cleaning of kitchen and dining areas.
7.Inspects inmates for contraband and maintains security at all times.
8.Performs duties as a correction officer on a temporary basis as required at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designated officer.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Some knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in institutional cooking and food preparation.
2.Ability to apply established security, safety and sanitation precautions and regulations.
3.Ability to learn the techniques, methods, and equipment used in butchering, cooking or baking.
4.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
5.Ability to comprehend and follow standardized recipes.
6.Ability in the use and care of firearms.
7.Ability to instruct and supervise inmate food service workers and maintain security precautions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
1.Ability to read, write and speak English;
and
2.One year of food preparation and cooking experience in an institution or large commercial establishment.

Necessary Special Requirement
Candidates for this title cannot be approved until they have satisfactory Civil Service medical and psychological reports.


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