SENIOR COOK / NORTH COUNTY

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public service, where you will supervise food service operations at correctional facilities. This role involves overseeing food preparation, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and community service, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious meals to those in need. Enjoy a robust benefits package, including flexible benefits, generous leave policies, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about culinary arts and public service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plans

Robust Retirement Packages

Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Completion of a culinary certificate program or two years of experience in food preparation.
• Supervisory experience in a food service environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food service staff and inmate workers in meal preparation.
• Plan, assign, and evaluate work performance of food service employees.

Skills

Food Preparation

Supervision

Cooking

Inventory Management

Education

Certificate in Culinary Arts

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

POSITIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO PITCHESS DETENTION FACILITY AND NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

FIRST DAY OF FILING NOVEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)

THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

EXAM NUMBER J6399U

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

• Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health Care Spending Accounts, Long-term Disability Health Insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan, optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits.
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

For more information on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, supervises food service workers and subordinate cooks and participates in the performance of quantity food preparation and cooking duties at a County facility.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Head Cook and are responsible for participating in and supervising the work of subordinate cooks, food service workers, contract employees and/or inmate workers engaged in all phases of food preparation and cooking in a County facility.

Supervises the work of food service staff and/or inmate workers by overseeing the setting up of meal facilities; overseeing the serving of food; planning work; assigning work; advising; monitoring; motivating; training; supporting; coaching; counseling; disciplining; approving/auditing employees’ work products; and evaluating work performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

OPTION A: Completion of a certificate program accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute (ACFEI) of at least 48 semester units in Culinary Arts from an accredited college* -AND- two years' experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment***.

OPTION B: Two years' journey level**** experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment***.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class - III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*In order to receive credit for the degree or certificate, you MUST include a legible copy of the official transcripts AND official degree, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the areas of specialization at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.

**Experience in fast food service is not considered as qualifying for this position.

***"Similar establishment" refers to establishments such as correctional facilities, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and universities.

****Journey level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Credit will be given to applicants, who possess DESIRABLE qualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing.

An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field from an accredited college*.

Full-time work experience*****: monitoring and arranging food inventory based on freshness and expiration dates; cooking complete (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) large quantity meals; preparing and cooking complete (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) meals in accordance with health and safety regulations; ensuring that the utensils and work areas are clean; modifying food items, as necessary, to meet changing demands/needs; preparing food items for the next shift or day.

*****Full-time work experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%.

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you served in the military and was honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL

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