Corrections Cook I - Courts

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as vacancies occur. ​

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  Receives and verifies supplies with purchase orders. Assists in maintaining proper inventory levels.

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  Performs related duties and projects as assigned

Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications within these courts will be inactivated.

• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

• Prepares nutritious meals to be cooked and ready in accordance with meal schedules. 

• Reviews daily menus and meal counts, ensures necessary food items are stocked and fresh, and prepares food items for use as appropriate (washing, peeling, chopping/dicing, seeding, etc.)

• Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy equipment in food preparation (including knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, ovens, and steamers.)

• Secures and assures safe usage of knives, cleavers, and other utensils stored in a locked cabinet.

• Assists in meal and food items preparation for delivery to units. 

• Prepares/provides sack lunches for youth attending their scheduled appointments and/or who are being housed in various areas and or programs.

• Loads meals and food items onto carts and transports to and from the designated units pushing the cart.   

• Participates in the inventory and restocking of clothing, supplies, and food.

• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and laundry workspace.

• Operates commercial washing machines and clothes dryers.

• Picks up and delivers laundry to various areas of the Detention Center. 

• Must have knowledge of kitchen safety, hygiene and sanitary methods used in food preparation, health regulations, and related activities.

• Must have skill in operating food preparation equipment safely.

• Able to prioritize competing demands and to be flexible, proactive, and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Must establish trust and cooperation with coworkers within a team while maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism, assertiveness, and leadership.

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with the supervisor, coworkers, youth, and other personnel.

• Highly accountable, reliable, and prompt, with a strong work ethic. 

• Must gain knowledge of security and custody procedures and practices.

• Must have basic computer knowledge and the skills to operate Windows based software. 

• Must be able to fill out forms by hand or utilizing software on computer.  

• Must have skill in reading, comprehending, and following instructions and recipes. 

• Must comprehend work directions and able to follow them closely. 

• Must be able to learn assigned tasks and adhere to requirements; able to adopt to changes in procedures.  

• Must be able to gain basic understanding of concepts as a Juvenile Court employee (PREA, ethical standards, security etc.)

• Must be able to follow common departmental requirements such as judicial employee continuing education compliance as mandated by The Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).

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