Senior Cook-Promotional-25641005P

Joinsdsheriff; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Diego is seeking a Senior Cook for various facilities. Responsibilities include meal preparation, kitchen operation, and staff training. Candidates must have significant cooking experience and a valid Food Handler Training card. The role may involve irregular hours and working in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Cook in a large institutional kitchen.
• Valid Food Handler Training card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and train food service staff.
• Assist with housekeeping and simple food prep.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Supervision

Education

Food Handler Training

College-level courses in Quantity Cookery

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, please click on this link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments.

Additional Compensation for Senior Cooks:

• 6% premium for skilled nursing facility location
• 5% premium for institutional work location
• $0.25/hour medical/detention 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 are located within the Health and Human Services Agency and Sheriff's Department, including County hospitals, Sheriff's detention facilities, and Probation facilities. In detention settings, employees may assist with housekeeping and simple food prep, and may inspect, assign, or lead work. Under supervision, incumbents operate kitchen facilities, prepare meals, and train food service staff.

To view the complete job description, including essential functions and working conditions, click here.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:

• Job offer and background check follow interviews. Current County employees may be exempt from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: approximately 3 days after background clearance.
• Start date depends on medical screening completion or other mutually agreed date.

If not selected, you may be eligible 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 (serving 400+ per meal), including cooking and baking, with at least six (6) months as a lead worker;
2. OR, 18 months of experience in a similar setting, plus college-level courses in Quantity Cookery or Therapeutic Diets, including similar duties.

Note: A valid Food Handler Training card is required at appointment. Food Safety Certification is highly desirable.

The Department of Human Resources will implement Blind Applicant Screening to promote fairness and diversity.

Qualified candidates will be referred for interviews based on evaluation of their application and questionnaire. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application and questionnaire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work primarily occurs in hospitals, detention, and probation facilities. Irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. In detention, working with or around persons in custody is possible.

The job involves standing on concrete floors, physical strength and agility, lifting heavy objects, and working in demanding environments.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Candidates must demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness. Felony and some misdemeanor convictions may disqualify. A thorough background check, including possibly psychological or polygraph tests, will be conducted prior to appointment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment background check, fingerprinting, and medical screening are required. Additional investigations may be conducted based on job duties.

EVALUATION

Applicants will be scored and placed on a six-month employment list. Ensure all application information is complete and accurate, as responses are evaluated automatically and manually.

The County values veteran contributions and offers resources like the Veteran’s Preference Policy, Military Skills Translator, and Valor Employee Resource Group to support veteran employment and transition.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis.

The County embraces a vision of justice, sustainability, and resilience, committed to diversity, inclusion, and community service. For more, see our Strategic Plan and Framework for the Future.

As disaster service workers, employees may participate in emergency activities as assigned, in accordance with California law.