Senior Cook-Adult Detention Center

Senior Cook-Adult Detention Center

Salary

$41,466.43 - $68,419.62 Annually

Location

Leesburg, VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

27-00779

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Grade

108

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Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community - that's The Loudoun Difference.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE SEE RESUME WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

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Introduction

The Loudoun County Sheriffs Office is seeking a professional, dedicated individual for a full-time Senior Cook position located in the Adult Detention Center.

Job Summary

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepares meals.
• Ensures safety in food handling activities during meal preparation.
• Serves meals to assigned service population.
• Maintains kitchen inventory and records.
• Records number of meals requested or otherwise served to the assigned client population; posts meal count and supply orders as received; records count of utensils given and returned, as needed; maintains accurate inventory of food and supplies; records temperature of refrigerator, freezer, and food before shipping food and before serving meals; and completes daily food production records on meals served.
• Maintains safety in handling food during meal preparation, complying with procedures and Health Department requirements; follows health standards and program procedures for maintaining equipment and for sanitary dishwashing, rinsing and sanitizing of utensils, dishes and cookware; monitors ovens, refrigerator, freezers, homebound bags (as or where applicable), and floors for cleanliness; ensures food is stored at appropriate temperatures; and complies with program requirements for appropriate hygiene and attire.
• Knowledge of the methods and best practices for food preparation service as applicable to the assigned department and/or service area.
• Knowledge of the dietary needs of a potentially diverse service population.
• Ability to understand and comply with program procedures for safe meal preparation, facility cleanliness, and the use of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients/customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to support a service providing 3 meals a day/7days a week; must be willing to work on a rotational basis including working weekends and holidays and during severe weather conditions.
• May be required to work at alternate locations and perform alternate duties in case of County emergency.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related work experience. Hold or obtain applicable food service certifications within three (3) months of hire to include a Food Service Sanitation Certification and a ServeSafe Certification.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Selection process includes review of the Applicant Screening Questionnaire and County employment application; in-person interview(s); and an intensive background investigation to include fingerprinting, criminal background check, credit check, driving record, and polygraph examination.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at

703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.

Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click here.

Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) year of related work experience?

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• No

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Are you a US citizen?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any tattoos on your hands (except a wedding band tattoo), head, face, or neck?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, are you willing to have them removed?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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• No

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Have you ever been convicted of a hate crime?

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• No

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Have you ever been convicted of sexual assault?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense within the past 5 years?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime that prevented you from carrying a firearm?

• Yes
• No

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The information you provide in this application and supplemental questionnaire must be truthful, complete, and consistent with the details included in your employment and education history. Your responses may be verified at any stage of the process and must be supported by the information in your application materials. By continuing, you confirm that all information you provide is accurate and can be substantiated by your application, resume and/or documentation upon request. Misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may result in removal from further consideration. Do you understand and agree to these terms?

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

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Employer Loudoun County Government

Address 1 Harrison Street SE

Leesburg, Virginia, 20175

Phone 7037770213

Website www.loudoun.gov