Cook I (Seasonal) - Juvenile Probation (Prescott)

Cook I (Seasonal) - Juvenile Probation (Prescott)

Salary

$18.00 - $27.89 Hourly

Location

Prescott, AZ

Job Type

Seasonal - Non Exempt

Job Number

202600126

Department

Juvenile Probation

Opening Date

04/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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Role

This is a Seasonal position which is on-call or as needed not to exceed 1040 hours per fiscal year.

Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty preparing meals, cleaning, and ordering food and supplies specific to the assigned department.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves meals for detainees and staff.
• Cleans kitchen and dining areas.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, and ensures the quality and quantity of food.
• Maintains records and inventories as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: No experience required.

Additional Requirements:

All persons applying for employment with the Juvenile Court must possess integrity, honesty, dependability, accuracy, initiative, good judgement, and courtesy.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must retain Yavapai County Food Handlers Certificate.

Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age and be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment character and fitness background investigation, including but not limited to: fingerprinting and criminal history records check, (MVD) driving records check, psychological evaluation, submit to and pass an alcohol and illegal drug use screening, meet and be able to perform the required training and job duties with or without reasonable accommodation; may be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, physical examination, and/or credit check.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Arizona Food Code.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Consult with dieticians and adhere to applicable nutrition requirements.
• Apply and follow detention policies, regulations, security measures and dietary guidelines.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Adhere to budgets for purchases of food service equipment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with a kitchen. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled, and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 1

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

In an effort to comply with the Department of Justice Standards for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), you will be required to answer the following questions: Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires that you must retain a Yavapai County Food Handlers Certificate. Do you currently possess a valid certificate?

• Yes, I currently possess a valid Yavapai County Food Handlers Certificate and acknowledge that I must retain one for this position.
• No, I do not currently possess a valid Yavapai County Food Handlers Certificate but acknowledge that I will need to obtain one for this position.

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/