Jail Cook
Company: Suffolk County
Location: Yaphank
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs
routine cooking in the large production of meals at Suffolk County
correctional facilities. Supervision is exercised over a number of
inmates. Assignments follow set departmental policies and
procedures, and menus are prepared by the Jail Head Cook. IMPORTANT
: This position has a rotating schedule encompassing 5 Days On, 3
Days Off, 5 Days On, 2 Days Off Positions are available in Yaphank
and Riverhead KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Supervises and assists in the
preparation and cooking of food for the County Jail and County
Honor Farm; Slices, cuts, grills, roasts, deep fries and seasons
food; Carves cooked meat and prepares salads; Apportions food to
food carts and trays; helps serve food from a steam table; Operates
standard cooking equipment; Supervises a number of inmates in
maintaining the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition; Orders
meat and vegetables from the County Honor Farm; Teaches the cooking
trade to those inmates assigned; Opens and closes the gate to admit
and release inmates coming into the kitchen; Prepares and serves
menus in accordance with dietary laws where applicable. The target
salary for this position is $48,735 *This position does not offer
relocation assistance at this time *Sponsorship is not available
for this role. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a standard senior
high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and
six (6) months of experience in the preparation of food on a large
scale. Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion &
Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the
County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve
results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity
and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with
Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is
an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be
reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran
status, or any other legally protected status.
Keywords: Suffolk County, Trenton , Jail Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Yaphank, New Jersey
