Salary : $56,971.20 - $78,249.60 Annually
Location : 801 Fairgrounds Road, Winnemucca, NV
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00279
Department/Office: Sheriff's Office
Division: Detention Division
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
This position is pending final approval.
Under Detention Sergeants supervision, plans, organizes, supervises and participates in the preparation and service of food in a correctional facility; and performs other work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Corrections Cook is responsible for all phases of food preparation for both the adult and juvenile detainees located in adjacent facilities. The incumbent is accountable for maintaining strict security and oversight of inmate workers assigned to work in the food service section of the facility.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.
- Prepares menus, estimates quantity of food required and requisitions food and related supplies; maintains and check food and supply inventory; contacts vendors on a regular basis to place orders for contracted food and supplies; receives and verifies supplies with purchase order.
- Estimates food consumption and requirements to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared; determines the food preparation time to assure meals are ready on schedule.
- Oversees and participates in large scale cooking of regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes; operates standard kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, slicers and mixers; sets up and serves food, prepares take-out food, and stores leftover food; inspects food handling and storage procedures to insure compliance with sanitation standards.
- Trains and oversees inmate workers and juvenile detainees assigned to work in food service; inspects assigned work crew to assure personal hygiene and proper attire; counsels assigned work crew in the procedures of the work area; assigns work and instructs on the correct way to prepare the food or perform the task; assures the safe and proper usage of kitchen equipment; maintains security, order and discipline in the work area.
- Assists in the clean up of the kitchen and dining area; inventories knives, cleavers, and other utensils used in the kitchen; checks kitchen and dining area for contraband and weapons.
- Schedules, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of the assigned work crew.
- Supervises the maintenance of proper sanitary and safety conditions in both the kitchen and dining areas; schedules equipment maintenance; keeps records and prepares reports, as required.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
Knowledge and Ability:
Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to institutional food service; the use and care of materials and equipment used in large group food preparation; sanitary techniques and regulations; modern food preparation practices, procedures and equipment; large scale menu planning; basic mathematics; nutritional standards applicable to institutional food preparation; kitchen safety and hygiene; food service supervision; functional operation of a correctional facility including security and custody procedures and practices.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow rules, regulations and operating procedures; interpret recipes; prepare meals with minimum waste; coordinate the work of others engaged in food preparation; maintain surveillance over the activities of inmates assigned to food service work; operate food preparation equipment; keep records; plan and prepare large scale menus; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; write reports.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a Nevada driver's license. Submit to fingerprinting and possess ability to pass a criminal history background investigation and drug screen prior to appointment.
Experience and Training:
Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
Two (2) years of experience in large-scale institutional food preparation and volume cooking including at least six (6) months in a lead or supervisory capacity is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.
State and Local Income Tax
- The Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income.
Retirement
Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) (1):
- Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement.
Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC):
- The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers.
- The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions.
- Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal.
- Both types of deductions are made through payroll.
Insurance Coverage
Insurance Stipend:
- Humboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans.
- The stipend for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $1,300.00 per month for Employee only, Employee and Spouse, and Employee and Child(ren) Health Plan Options and $2,000.00 per month for the Employee and Family Health Plan Option listed below.
Health Insurance Eligibility:
- Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage.
- Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance plan effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dependents of employees, as defined in the current plan booklet, are also eligible for coverage under the insurance plan at the employee's expense.
- Employees must authorize a payroll deduction for the share of the health coverage premium to be paid by the employee.
Health Plan Options (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $1,013.29.
- Employee and Spouse: $2,229.26.
- Employee and Child/Children: $1,823.95.
- Employee and Family: $3,141.24.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- Individual In Network: $1,000.00.
- Individual Out of Network: $2,000.00.
- Family In Network: $2,000.00.
- Family Out of Network: $4,000.00.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance (2) of the following will be applied:
- In Network: 20%.
- Out of Network: 50%.
- High-Deductible Plan with HSA
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $849.69.
- Employee and Spouse: $1,869.31.
- Employee and Child/Children: $1,529.44.
- Employee and Family: $2,634.06.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- Individual In Network: $3,400.00,
- Individual Out of Network: $3,400.00.
- Family In Network: $6,800.00.
- Family Out of Network: $6,800.00.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied:
- In Network: 0%.
- Out of Network: 30%.
Prescription Drug Insurance (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Preferred Network Pharmacy
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic
- $10 copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
- $30 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30- day supply)
- $75 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
- $45 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- $112 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
- In-Network Pharmacy
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic
- $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply - (retail - 30-day supply)
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
- $55 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
- $85 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
- Out of Network Pharmacy
- All Prescriptions
- 50% coinsurance, deductible does not apply
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered.
- High-Deductible Plan with HSA
- In-Network Pharmacy (No Preferred)
- 0% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail and home delivery)
- Out of Network Pharmacy
- 30% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail) and Not Covered (Home Delivery)
Dental Insurance Plan Options (Administered by Kansas City Life):
- High Plan
- Monthly coverage costs ae:
- Employee only: $57.89.
- Employee and Spouse: $102.56.
- Employee and Child/Children: $89.06.
- Employee and Family: $145.28.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- $25 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $75.00.
- The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
- 20% Basic Services.
- 50% Major Services.
- 50% Orthodontic Services.
- Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
- Dental Maximum: $2,000.
- Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500.
- Low Plan
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $45.09.
- Employee and Spouse: $92.11.
- Employee and Child/Children: $80.40.
- Employee and Family: $130.45.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- $50 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $150.00.
- The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
- 20% Basic Services.
- 50% Major Services.
- 50% Orthodontic Services.
- Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
- Dental Maximum: $1,500.
- Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500.
Vision Insurance Plan (Administered by Kansas City Life):
- In-Network coverage with a VSP Provider:
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $7.71.
- Employee and Spouse: $15.44.
- Employee and Child/Children: $16.51.
- Employee and Family: $26.39.
- The In-Network Copay is:
- $10 for an Eye Exam every 12 months.
- $25 Material Copay - frames, lenses and contacts.
- Frames (every 12 months).
- $130 allowance for frames.
- 20% savings on the amount over your allowance.
- Lenses (every 12 months).
- Covered in full after Materials Copay.
- Contacts (instead of glasses) every 12 months.
- $130 allowance for elective contacts.
- Contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation).
- $210 allowance for medically necessary contact lenses.
- Out-of-Network Providers:
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $7.71.
- Employee and Spouse: $15.44.
- Employee and Child/Children: $16.51.
- Employee and Family: $26.39.
- The Out-of-Network Allowances are:
- Exam - $45 Allowance.
- Frames - $70 Allowance.
- Lenses:
- Single Vision - $30 Allowance.
- Lined Bifocal - $50 Allowance.
- Line Trifocal - $65 Allowance.
- Lenticular Lenses - $100 Allowance.
- Contacts (including Elective and Necessary):
- $105 Allowance.
- Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for additional information on available health insurance plans.
Leave Plans
Annual Leav