COOK SPECIALIST II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is hiring a Cook Specialist II for Nutrition Services at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, CA. The role involves preparing food for patient menus and special events, while adhering to HACCP protocols and maintaining cleanliness in the production area.

Salary ranges from $4,239 to $5,206 per month. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and be eligible for permanent civil service status.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as Cook Specialist I or three years as a cook with the listed qualifications.
• Experience cooking for at least 250 meals per service with responsibility over stations, or preparing breakfast/lunch/dinner for 50+ persons.
• Full-time training in a recognized trade school may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products for patient menus and for special events as assigned.
• Complete HACCP sheets for each item before, during, and after processing, recording temperatures and safe handling.
• Clean and sanitize the immediate work area and assist with general production-area cleaning.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety HACCP

Meal service

Job description

Job Posting:Cook Specialist II-Nutrition Services-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-409

Department of State Hospitals

JC-532300 -

JC-532300 - Cook Specialist II-Nutrition Services-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-409
COOK SPECIALIST II

$4,239.00 - $5,206.00 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: Until Filled

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL-Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

This advertisement is posted until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Under the direction of a Supervising Cook I/II, a successful candidate prepares food products for the patient menus and for special events as per assignment sheet. Properly completes the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) sheets for each food items assigned before, during, and after processing to accurately record food temperatures and safe handling of food during preparation. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing immediate work area and assisting with general cleaning of the Production area.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU)-Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either I: Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Cook Specialist I.
Or II: Three years of experience as a cook in one or a combination of the following:
1. Preparing food for at least 250 persons a meal with experience at the various stations, not less than six months of which shall have been in charge of the work of kitchen helpers or others doing similar work. or
2. Personally preparing complete breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for 50 or more persons a meal. (Short-order cooking experience is not considered qualifying.)
(Full-time training in a recognized trade school for cooks and bakers may be substituted for not more than two years of either type of the required experience on the basis of one month of such school attendance being equal to two months of experience.)
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COOK SPECIALIST II

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

In Office

Work Location:

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail] . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their voicemails, email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligiblelist.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Selection Services Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.