Senior Food Service Cook

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Food Service Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing and cooking food, menu planning, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions. You will lead and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a commercial kitchen and possess strong leadership skills. Join a team dedicated to enriching communities and creating inclusive workplaces where your contributions will make a difference. If you are passionate about food service and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Food Service Cook with Sacramento County.
• Two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and cook food in a county institution kitchen.
• Assist in supervising food service facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Menu Planning

Food Safety Practices

Food Preparation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

30 semester units in related field

Tools

Commercial Cooking Equipment

Computer Programs for Food Service

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

2/25/25, 3/25/25, 4/29/25, 5/27/25, 6/24/25, 7/29/25, 8/26/25, 9/30/25, 10/28/25, 11/25/25, 12/30/25 Final Cut-off

Under general supervision, the Senior Food Service Cook prepares, bakes and cooks food; performs a wide variety of duties involving the operation of kitchens in County institutions, including menu planning, food ordering, food storage, and maintenance of sanitary conditions; and assists in the supervision of a food service facility.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring and training
• Menu modifications for special diets
• Formulas and methods of preparing and serving a variety of food in large quantities including recipe conversion
• Principles of menu planning
• Operation of commercial cooking equipment
• ServSafe and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point practices and procedures, including proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures

Ability to

• Lead and train staff in proper methods of food handling, food preparation and cooking techniques
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Follow and/or adjust formulas for food preparation in large quantities
• Plan and carry out the work of a given menu to produce the required food at the right time
• Order food and supplies in the right quantity to meet menu requirements
• Prepare quantities of food required with minimal waste
• Maintain personal hygiene
• Comply with regulated health and uniform standards
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Learn to use computer programs that are essential to the food service operation

Minimum Qualifications
Either: 1. One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Food Service Cook.
Or: 2. Two years of full-time paid cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
Education Substitution: Education or training from an accredited college, training school, business school or occupational training program that is directly related to the cooking and/or food service program knowledge and abilities above may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience in Pattern 2. The basis for determining equivalency is: 30 semester units (45 quarter units) equal one year of experience.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for the above class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable federal and state law.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment.
ServSafe Certificate: Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate within six (6) months of appointment.
Physical Requirements: Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to:

• Stoop and turn to lift items from floor level.
• Stand for extended periods of time on hard surfaces

The following may be performed with assistance as needed:

• Lift items weighing up to 20 pounds above one's head.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds to one's shoulder.
• Push and pull wheeled carts requiring up to 50 pounds of exertion force.

Working Conditions: Some positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Work in an area that may not have heating or air conditioning throughout a normal work day.
• Work with inmates or interact with mental health patients.
• Work weekends, nights, and holidays.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email:[e-mail]
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions".

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.