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: November 26, 2025 or Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit letter and current resume to:
Michael King at [email protected] or by mail to Detention Home, 100 W. 5th Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Madison County's Organizational Values help direct every employee toward a common goal. They remind us that we share a larger purpose.

Madison County's Organizational Values are:

• Communicate openly & honestly
  • I circle back when there is a need for clarity or amends
  • I have direct honest conversations with people rather than talking about them to others
  • I reach out for help when I need it and respond to others appropriately when they ask for help
  • I facilitate clarity not confusion
  • I listen to others while setting my own biases aside and focusing on the whole person
• Maintain high standards of excellence
  • I conduct myself in a way that demonstrates our standards of excellence
  • I define what success means within my team and engage them through a continuous improvement mindset
  • I and my team set appropriate goals and establish checks and balances to ensure our goals are reasonably achieved
  • I lead by example through establishing clear guidelines and defining our standards
  • I accept change that benefits my colleagues and our organization
• Integrity
  • I do what I say I'm going to do
  • I act in alignment with my values
  • I do the right thing when nobody is looking
  • I value input from others and recognize that I am not always right
  • I seek to build trust and avoid carelessly blaming others
• Accountability
  • I own my mistakes, apologize and make amends
  • I make myself available for, and am receptive to feedback
  • I take responsibility
  • I establish achievable deadlines for myself and my team
  • I take ownership by not making excuses
• Compassion
  • I treat my colleagues with respect and compassion by responding when appropriate in a timely and professional manner
  • I commit to showing compassion by seeing my colleagues as real people
  • I create an inclusive work environment where I value my colleagues as people
  • I respect my colleagues in how I speak about them when they aren’t present
  • I actively listen to my colleagues

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)