Chef

Company: Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Cooks, serves food to inmates and staff, and assists in the preparation of menus SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Executive Chef and the Kitchen Supervisor SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises large numbers of inmates in the preparation and serving of food and related tasks DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists in the planning of menus and special diets; 2. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets; 3. Assists the Kitchen Supervisor and Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas; 4. Ensures the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets; 5. Ensures that the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and Department policies; 6. Accounting for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils; 7. Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils; 8. Other related duties as the Sheriff may assign from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS Must meet one or more of the following criteria: one or more years experience as a cook or chef preparing food for large numbers of people; a degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution; a registered dietician's degree; or the equivalent Willingness to work with and train inmates in food preparation Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Regular attendance; Compliance with security procedures; High standard of personal hygiene; Ability to communicate oral instructions effectively to inmate workers; Availability for various shifts and mandatory overtime. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: sit or stand periodically for 8 hours; lift up to 40 pounds occasionally; carry up to 40 pounds occasionally; climb stairs occasionally; and walk short distances. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Participation in mandatory training

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