Food Production Worker

The Food Production Worker prepares healthy food which is provided to the MCSO inmate population and instructs inmates on kitchen tasks.  This position is involved in all aspects of food preparation, operating in a safe and secure manner within a jail environment.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO.  Your perks at work include:

• Great benefits

• Guaranteed 40-hour week

• Regular schedule and days off

• Shift Schedule possibilities include:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 5 days per week, with 2 consecutive days off.
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., 5 days per week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Upon hire, you will be given a set schedule and will be assigned a shift and days off according to the needs of the department. Candidates will then be trained on their assigned shift.
 

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
 

• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Food Production Worker must complete a program approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Current Food Handler's cards are acceptable if unexpired.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license. 
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background check. 

• Prepares inmate meals and special diets.
• Instructs inmates in all work areas of the kitchen, loading dock, and related areas.
• Documents all activities in the incident logbook.
• Performs computer tasks using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Operates various commercial kitchen equipment, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks safely.
• Monitors equipment and reports repair needs to maintenance.
• Performs utensil, tool, key, and inmate accountability throughout the shift.
• Assigns and instructs inmates and Detention personnel on kitchen tasks.
• Instructs Detention and Civilian personnel to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Conducts inventory, orders supplies, and monitors delivery of supplies from the Warehouse.
• Ensures the assigned work area and kitchen equipment are maintained and clean.
• Maintains Environmental Health code compliance. (HACCP).
• Oversees distribution of meals.
• Maintains Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance.
• Prepares and writes reports and memos.
• Drives Maricopa County Sheriff's Office vehicles for assigned activities, and loads/unloads trucks.
• Monitors chemical usage in the production area.
• Maintains inventory and equipment control.
• Performs safety checks on food service equipment.
• Attends briefings, meetings, and special events.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Food Production Shift Supervisor.
• Be present at work site to perform tasks as scheduled and/or assigned by supervisor.

The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
 
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation.  A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County.  These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.