Loudoun County Government

Salary: $39,469.28 - $65,124.32 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-00988
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 108

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.
Introduction

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking a professional, dedicated individual for a full-time 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 (as applicable depending on the assigned department) 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 commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and 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.
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

Benefits elgibility 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 GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you, or will you be, at least 18 years of age on or before date of ad closure?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization?

• Yes
• No

04

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

• Yes
• No

05

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

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever been convicted of a hate crime?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been convicted of sexual assault?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Company Information

Loudoun County Government
Leesburg,VA