Food Preparer

The Lyon County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for full-time  Food Preparer position with overtime paid. Starting pay $17.66 per hour or determined by the Sheriff with prior experience. This position involves the preparation of food for inmates according to a schedule and the cleaning and sanitizing activities of the kitchen.

Requirements: You must: 1) have no felony convictions of any kind; and no conviction of certain misdemeanors, including domestic violence; 2) be a high school graduate, or the equivalent thereof; 3) be of good moral character; 4) pass psychological testing; 5) be free of any physical or mental condition which adversely affects the ability to perform the essential functions of a food preparer under the umbrella of law enforcement; 6) be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred qualifications: Prior Food preparer experience and working toward an Associate Degree in culinary arts.

Applicants must fully complete a truthful application. Complete polygraph testing, pass background screening, pass physical test screenings, and alcohol and drug testing.

This position will remain open until filled.

Application and complete job description may be obtained at the HR Department at the Lyon County Courthouse Annex, 402 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801 or online at www.lyoncounty.org . E.O.E. LYON COUNTY strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

Lyon County EOE | Women | Minorities | Disabled | Veteran

Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt position*. It involves the preparation of food for inmates according to a schedule and the cleaning and sanitizing activities of the kitchen.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

a. Prepare meals as assigned under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor and according to schedules.

b. Perform cleaning and sanitizing activities as assigned

c. Assist with receiving and storing of inventory items.

d. Show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

e. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, the general public, fellow coworkers and management. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

f. Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

g. Must show up to work as scheduled.

h. Perform other duties as assigned.

i. Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.

j. Being pleasant, respectful, and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

k. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

l. Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.

m. Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

III. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

a. Required to attend training sessions or seminars.

b. May be assigned other temporary duties by the supervisor.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Must have a valid drivers license.

b. Education: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required. Work toward Associate Degree in culinary arts preferred.

c. Knowledge: How to prepare daily meals in a significant quantity. Ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.

d. Skills: Operate all basic food service equipment.

e. Supervisory: None except for those who are assigned to fill in for the Supervisor.

f. Interpersonal: Staff and some department personnel, occasional vendors.

g. Work Conditions: Modern facilities. May work some overtime and subject to call-backs.

h. Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds to a height of 72 inches. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate kitchen equipment. Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to deal with the public and communicate with others directly or by telephone. Must be able to read write and speak English fluently; ability to speak second language helpful.

Employees hired after October 1, 2017: Lyon County/City of Emporia (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position. For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY/CITY OF EMPORIA: LAW ENFORCEMENT and DETENTION OFFICERS. The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

a. Employee lifts/carries 130 maximum pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).

b. Employee lifts/carries 86 maximum pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).

c. Employee lifts/carries 43 maximum pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).

d. Employees position requires pushing a maximum force of 107.

e. Employees position requires pulling a maximum force of 107.

2. SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:

a. Floor to knuckle: 100 lbs.

b. 12 to knuckle: 117.5 lbs.

c. Knuckle to shoulder: N/A

d. Shoulder to overhead: N/A

e. Carry: 100

f. Push: 100 lbs. force (sled + 235 lbs.)

g. Pull: 100 lbs. force (sled + 235 lbs.)

h.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS; LIFT/CARRY;

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C

Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F

Sit: N 21-50 lbs.: F

Handling: N 51-100: N

Reach Outward: O Over 100 lbs.: N

Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;

Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C

Crawl: O 13-25 lbs.: F

Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O

Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day)

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By Signing below, I am certifying that I have read and understand the job description. I also attest that there is nothing in this Job Description that precludes me from performing any of the aforementioned duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Signature Date___________________

Printed Name _____________________________________

Lyon County Representative Signature___________________________________

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person