Detention Cook - Part Time - Sheriff's Office (0126)

Salary: $21.75 - $25.01 Hourly
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Regular Part Time - Less than 20 hours
Job Number: 0804616
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Sheriff-General Fund Jail
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in preparing and serving meals to inmates; supervising trustees in food preparation and serving; performs related work as assigned.
The idea candidate will have experience cooking in high-volume or institutional settings (correctional, school, hospital, military, shelter) and be comfortable working in a secure, highly regulated environment
Please Note:
This position requires shift work and weekend work.
For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
• Plans, purchases, prepares and serves inmate meals
• Trains, supervises 10 to 12 working inmates in food preparation, safety and policies and procedures for a population of approximately 400 to 600 inmates while maintaining security in the kitchen, without an officer present
• Inspects and ensures the quality and quantity of food
• Supervises and assists in cleaning kitchen and serving areas
• Prepares reports and maintains records and inventories as required
• Maintains compliance with food handling policies and procedures
• Maintains a positive work environment with and amongst the working inmates
• Keeps food costs within the parameters of the budget
• Consults with dieticians, nutritionists, and medical staff for special diets
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: standing and walking to prepare and serve food; reaching for items on shelves; working with and around inmates and other staff and volunteers; repetitive motion (hand-wrist and elbow-shoulder) to prepare food and sweeping, mopping; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) to communicate with staff and inmates and for telephone conversations, overhead paging and conversations in a loud environment; touch (finger dexterity) for preparing food, phone usage and clean up. Environmental factors include working indoors within the jail and dining hall; working around extreme heat and noise. Hazards including potential for oven and stove top burns.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in food preparation, serving and cooking in volume; OR any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must submit to a background search and successfully pass polygraph examination. Must not have a felony conviction within previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years. Must not have used dangerous or narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation. Must acquire Food Manager's Certificate within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Previous experience supervising kitchen staff or inmate/detainee work crews
-Prior experience working in a detention, correctional, or secure facility
-Experience preparing meals for large populations (100+ meals per service)
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of:
- Large scale food preparation
- Kitchen safety and food sanitation
- Use and care of kitchen equipment
- Food ordering and inventory maintenance
- Security policies and procedures
Skill in:
- Operation of food preparation equipment
- Computer data entry
Ability to:
- Read and follow recipes
- Direct the activities of workers
- Perform physical inventories
- Communicate orally and by telephone with public and employees in a face to face setting
- Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
- Prepare and maintain records and reports
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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Sheriff's Office: As part of the application process, you are required to submit a completed background packet to the Sheriff's Office prior to the close date of this position. The following link will allow you to download the 25-page background questionnaire. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the download, please call Human Resources at (928) 679-7100. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to access the background.https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/66834/Final-New-Background-PacketI understand that a background check is required as part of this application process.

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Describe in detail your experience cooking for large groups.
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Describe your previous experience managing people.
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Are you comfortable working independently?

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Can you work nights and weekends?

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