Detention Cook Part Time

The Cook Part-Time shall be familiar with and adhere to the philosophy and all policies and procedures as established by the Madison County Probation & Court Services Department. All work must be treated as confidential.

The Cook Part-Time, under the direction of the Cook, will perform activities to include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Shares the responsibility for the operation of the Detention Home food service during designated hours.
• Implements those Detention Home policies and procedures as they pertain to the food service operation.
• Performs all duties in a manner that guarantees the security and safety of residents in detention.
• Follows the guidelines for food preparation and service, standards of cleanliness and sanitation, record keeping, and for other duties for which guidelines are established.
• Prepares and serves meals and snacks at designated times.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean and sanitary state, and ensures that food storage, handling, and service practices offer protection against disease and pests.
• Assists other staff in the supervision of residents during meals, and at other times, as needed.
• Supervises PSE works or residents assigned to food service duties.
• Assists in implementing vocational and behavioral programs for residents.
• Attends and participates in all staffings, staff meeting, and/or training programs as assigned by the superintendent.
• Demonstrates support for his/her fellow employees in the course of the performance of his/her job.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of Probation and Court Services or other designated managers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.

A minimum of two years of food service employment are required. Employment experience must reflect a progressive ability to assume responsibility for food preparation, service, cleaning and other aspects of food service operations. In addition, the position requires competence in commercial food service practices, since the cook will participate in supervising and training residents in vocational skills. Food service experience in the context of a correctional or residential social service facility is preferred. Shall possess a current Illinois Public Health Department Permit.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Due to department structure and programming, individual must maintain flexibility in assignment location and scheduled hours of work.

Ability to get along with and interact with adult and juvenile probationers, work well on his/her own without supervision but also have the ability to take direction or supervision and work well as part of a team.

Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a resident of the county, probation district or circuit in which he/she is employed. Must be generally qualified as provided by law or rule of court.

Must have devotion to principles of public service, capacity to learn by experience, fundamental capacity for and interest in the welfare of human beings, good character and balanced personality, ability to work with others, and the possession or ability to obtain a valid Illinois Drivers License.

Hours of work: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Predominately weekends, county designated holidays, and coverage for full-time cook leave time.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: May 11, 2026 or Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit letter and current resume to:

Michael King at mdking@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Detention Home, 100 W. 5th Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Visit http://www.co.madison.il.us/jobs for application and full posting.