COOK SPECIALIST I

State of California; California; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Benefits

Retirement program (CalPERS)

Paid holidays and leave

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Flexible work options (where eligible)

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

On-the-job training and professional发展

Zusammenfassung

State of California is hiring a Cook Specialist I (Safety) for the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero in San Luis Obispo County. This permanent, full-time role requires preparing and dispensing meals according to regular and modified menus while maintaining safety, HACCP, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.

The position is in-office with benefits including medical, retirement, and paid leave. Final filing date is November 1, 2026, and applicants must meet minimum qualifications and

Qualifikationen

• Eligibility: Reachable on a certification list, transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

Aufgaben

• Cooks and dispenses food required on the regular/modified menus while adhering to requirements for physical exertion, infection control and HACCP.
• Maintains order, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned patients.
• Adhere to requirements for safety, security, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.

Jobbeschreibung

$3,799.00 - $4,656.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Job Description and Duties

The Cook Specialist I (Safety) will be directed by the Supervising Cook I or assigned Cook Specialist II Lead in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Under the direction and with instruction from a Cook Specialist II, cooks and dispense food required on the regular/modified menus while adhering to requirements for physical exertion, infection control and food safety/Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Maintains order, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned patients.
• Adhere to requirements for safety, security, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.

Eligibility: Reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.