Senior Cook

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% premium for skilled nursingfacility

10% premium for institutional work

$0.25/hour medical/detentions facility

$0.50/hour locked facility premium

$1.25 person in custody supervision

Job summary

County of San Diego is seeking a Senior Cook for opportunities in hospital, detention, and probation facilities. Responsibilities include leading kitchen staff, preparing meals, and ensuring operation on assigned shifts.

The position notes premiums for specific locations and a background screening process. Promotions are limited to current County employees, with potential for interview referral based on evaluation results.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Cook for the County of San Diego, or in a large institutional kitchen preparing food for 400 persons or more per meal, with at least six (6) months as a lead worker of a kitchen staff.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience as a cook in a large institutional kitchen with similar scope, plus completion of any college-level course in Quantity Cookery or Therapeutic Diets.
• Possession of a valid Food Handler Training card is required; Food Safety Certification per FDA Food Code and California Retail Food Code is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a kitchen facility on an assigned shift, including meal preparation and technical direction of other staff.
• Inspect, assign, or lead kitchen staff in detention or production settings.
• Work in County hospitals, detention facilities, and probation facilities, with possible irregular hours.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in kitchen operations.

Skills

Lead kitchen staff

Food preparation

Baking

Education

College-level course in Quantity Cookery or Therapeutic Diets

Job description

This is a promotional opportunity open only to current County of San Diego employees. Temporary employees, with the exception of Certified Temporary employees, are not eligible for promotional recruitments. For more information, link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments.

In addition to the base salary, Senior Cooks may qualify for the following:

• 6% premium for skilled nursing facility location
• 10% premium for institutional work location
• $0.25/hour medical/detentions facility location premium
• $0.50/hour locked facility premium
• $1.25 person in custody supervision premium

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for: SENIOR COOK

Positions in this class are found in the Health and Human Services Agency and Sheriff's Department. Employees are assigned to County hospitals, Sheriff's detention facilities, and/or Probation facilities. In detention facilities, persons in custody may be assigned to the kitchen area to assist with housekeeping and simple food preparation duties. In such settings, Senior Cooks may inspect, assign, or lead their work. Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for the operation of a kitchen facility on an assigned shift, including the preparation of meals and the technical direction and training of other food services personnel assigned to the same shift.

To view the complete job description, including essential functions and working conditions, please view Senior Cook position description.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE

• Job Offer and Background Process begins after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon the successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two (2) years of experience as a Cook for the County of San Diego, or in a large institutional kitchen preparing food for 400 persons or more per meal. Previous experience must have included preparing food and baking, as well as at least six (6) months as a lead worker of a kitchen staff; OR, 2. Eighteen (18) months of experience as a cook in a large institutional kitchen preparing food for 400 persons or more per meal, AND completion of any college-level course in Quantity Cookery or Therapeutic Diets. Previous experience must have included preparing food and baking, and at least six (6) months as a lead worker of a kitchen staff.

Note: The possession of a valid Food Handler Training card in accordance with San Diego County Code entitled "Food Handler's Training Program" is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid Food Safety Certification in accordance with FDA Food Code 2-101.11 and California Retail Food Code 113794 is highly desirable.

The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work Experience and/or supplemental questionnaire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work primarily takes place within the County hospitals, Sheriff's Central Production Center, locked detention facilities, and/or probation facilities. Employees may be required to work irregular business hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays. When assigned to detention facilities, employees may work with or around persons in custody.

The job of a Senior Cook involves:

• standing on concrete floors daily for prolonged periods;
• using physical strength and agility on a frequent and continual basis;
• when assigned to the Sheriff's Production Center, lifting 16-pound bags of food over the shoulders and placing the bags on conveyor belts for a period of up to seven hours per shift; and
• frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 70 pounds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions may be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Before appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification (polygraph), or other examination or test.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening before beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

EVALUATION

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six(6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Please see the Strategic Plan for more information.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.