FULL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

8 AND 10 HOUR SHIFTS AVAILABLE WITH REGULAR SCHEDULES AND DAYS OFF

About the Position
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
• Schedule options include:
  • 10 hour shifts with three days off - 1st shift 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 2nd shift 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • 8 hour shifts with two days off - 1st shift6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or2nd shift 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

Come make a difference! Apply today!

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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 beprovided 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.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or more years of general experience in food preparation and service.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

• Indoors in jail environment, rarely outdoors
• Frequently in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Wet/damp area
• Frequent use of stairs or ladders
• High noise level
• Frequently bright lighting, occasionally dim lighting
• Conditions may rarely include chemicals/fumes, smoke/dust, unprotected heights
• Rare exposure to contagious diseases

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing
• Wearing protective gear
• Lifting floor to waist fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting shoulder to overhead fifty (50) pounds
• Carrying a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 100 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 100 feet

• Time pressures, high volume of work
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks, and frequently changing or unscheduled tasks
• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Frequent interruptions
• Working in a team environment in close proximity to others
• Regular inmate contact
• Occasional contact with public
• Conditions rarely include emergencies, dangerous environment, or working in isolation
• Overtime/rotating shifts on rare occasions

• Proper food handling and food preparation techniques in compliance with health standards.
• Microsoft Office Suite applications.

• Cleaning and sanitizing food service facilities and equipment.
• Operating a variety of kitchen and office equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Instruct and lead others in the preparation and service of meals.
• Appropriately portion meals and prepare food for special diets.
• Conduct inspections and safety checks to ensure all safety standards are being followed.
• Prepare production reports.

• 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 in a safe manner.
• 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 is well 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.