Job Details

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 902 Victoria Laredo, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY24-00385
Department: Sheriff's Department
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: 11/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

Reposted: 10/29/2025

This position is responsible for participating the preparation of meals for residents of the county jail.
Major Duties

• Purchases food supplies from contracted providers.
• Maintains kitchen inventory of equipment, supplies, and food.
• Maintains the temperature of freezers and food items.
• Cooks meals in accordance with menus prepared and approved by the dietician.
• Stores food in designated areas.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Serves meals as needed.
• Prepare food for special diets.
• Removes garbage; cleans garbage containers.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods of preparing meals in quantity lots.

• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures of various foods and methods of preserving the flavor

of food.

• Knowledge of the principles of personal and food sanitation.
• Skill in the preparation and serving of food.
• Skill in cleaning and sanitizing kitchens and kitchen tools, and equipment.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment.
• Skill in maintaining routine records.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one ( 1 ) year of customer service experience.

Supplemental Information

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related food preparation duties. The variety of duties contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to prepare food for jail inmates. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of nutritious meals to inmates.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in hazardous conditions.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Constantly

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license.
• Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and criminal background checks are required.
• This position is covered by Civil Service; therefore, is subject to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.

Valid Texas Driver's License*
*If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.
Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees
**Available to Permanent Part-Time employees
01

Do you have at least one ( 1 ) year of customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Yes, I have a valid and current out-of-state driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas driver's license.

03

Are you a current or former Webb County employee?

• Yes
• No

04

If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.
05

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question