Correctional Cook - YTEC

Poultry Science Association; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside County Probation Department seeks a Correctional Cook for the Youth Treatment and Education Center. This role involves large quantity food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring safety and sanitation in a detention facility. Candidates must have relevant cooking experience and certifications. A $10,000 hiring bonus is offered over five years.

Benefits

Hiring/Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• One year of large quantity cooking experience in institutional or large commercial kitchens.
• Two years of experience in similar large-scale food service settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and season a variety of foods for over 100 people.
• Supervise food service workers and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Large Quantity Cooking

Safety and Sanitation

Inventory Management

Education

ServSafe Certification

Riverside County Food Handlers Card

Job description

Job Title: Correctional Cook

The Riverside County Probation Department is accepting applications for the position of Correctional Cook at the Youth Treatment and Education Center in Riverside. This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food at the County detention facility, supervising food service workers in routine activities, and ensuring proper kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and season a variety of foods including soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing food supplies.
• Supervise food service workers, oversee kitchen cleanliness, enforce discipline, and train staff in kitchen equipment use.
• Perform meat cutting and baking duties as required.
• Maintain records and reports; work various shifts as needed.
• Prepare incident reports if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Option I: One year of large quantity cooking experience in a setting such as institutional, military, or large commercial kitchens, involving preparing meals for 100+ people from scratch.
• Option II: One year of food service experience within a detention facility.
• Option III: Two years of experience in similar large-scale food service settings.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of large-quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, inventory management, and kitchen equipment. Ability to coordinate cooking processes, read recipes, perform basic math for ingredient measurement, and follow instructions.

Schedule: Rotating shifts, including some weekends and holidays.

Certifications: Must possess a ServSafe Certification or Riverside County Food Handlers card at hire.

Additional Information: The position offers a $10,000 hiring/retention bonus spread over five years, with specific payout milestones.

Contact: Ulysses Gerardo at 951-955-5772 or [e-mail] for questions.