FOOD PREPARER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: FOOD PREPARER ORIGIN DATE: MAR 1987
REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR REVISION DATE: OCT 2022
DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT NO: 10-20
CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT JOB ZONE:

I. JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt position*. It involves the preparation of food for

inmates according to a schedule and the cleaning and sanitizing activities of the kitchen.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may
be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental
needs and the changing requirements for this position.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

a. Prepare meals as assigned under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor
and according to schedules.

b. Perform cleaning and sanitizing activities as assigned
c. Assist with receiving and storing of inventory items.
d. Show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.
e. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner

so that you get along with customers, the general public, fellow coworkers and
management. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured,
cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,
controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

f. Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
g. Must show up to work as scheduled.
h. Perform other duties as assigned.
i. Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a

manner so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and
management.

j. Being pleasant, respectful, and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-
natured, cooperative attitude.

k. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding
aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

l. Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.
m. Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

III. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
a. Required to attend training sessions or seminars.
b. May be assigned other temporary duties by the supervisor.

FOOD PREPARER

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Must have a valid driver’s license.
b. Education: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required. Work toward

Associate Degree in culinary arts preferred.
c. Knowledge: How to prepare daily meals in a significant quantity. Ability to

receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
d. Skills: Operate all basic food service equipment.
e. Supervisory: None except for those who are assigned to fill in for the Supervisor.
f. Interpersonal: Staff and some department personnel, occasional vendors.
g. Work Conditions: Modern facilities. May work some overtime and subject to call-

backs.
h. Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds to a height of 72 inches.

Requires sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate kitchen equipment.
Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to deal with the public and
communicate with others directly or by telephone. Must be able to read write and
speak English fluently; ability to speak second language helpful.

Employees hired after October 1, 2017: Lyon County/City of Emporia (Company) understands
that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific
tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty)
candidate for the position. For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY/CITY OF EMPORIA:
LAW ENFORCEMENT and DETENTION OFFICERS. The Company representative hereby
acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

a. Employee lifts/carries 130 maximum pounds occasionally
(less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).

b. Employee lifts/carries 86 maximum pounds frequently
(34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).

c. Employee lifts/carries 43 maximum pounds constantly
(67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).

d. Employee’s position requires pushing a maximum force of
107.

e. Employee’s position requires pulling a maximum force of
107.

2. SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:
a. Floor to knuckle: 100 lbs.
b. 12” to knuckle: 117.5 lbs.
c. Knuckle to shoulder: N/A
d. Shoulder to overhead: N/A
e. Carry: 100
f. Push: 100 lbs. force (sled + 235 lbs.)
g. Pull: 100 lbs. force (sled + 235 lbs.)
h.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS; LIFT/CARRY;

FOOD PREPARER

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C
Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F
Sit: N 21-50 lbs.: F
Handling: N 51-100: N
Reach Outward: O Over 100 lbs.: N
Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;
Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C
Crawl: O 13-25 lbs.: F
Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O
Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N



N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-
2.5+hrs/day
F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-
5.5+hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+
hrs. per day)

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are
contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act
must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time
and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior
to employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.