Temporary Institutional Cook — Youth Center Kitchen Lead

Monterey County Elections; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monterey Probation Department is seeking a temporary Cook to prepare meals for two Juvenile Institutions and may lead kitchen staff. Duties include following standardized recipes, sanitation, and assisting with deliveries within an institutional setting.

Experience in bulk food preparation is required. The position may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts; a California driver's license may be needed, and successful candidates may undergo background checks.

Qualifications

• One year of experience preparing and cooking bulk quantities of food.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes to prepare food, including entrees, vegetables and side dishes for various clients
• Prepares completed recipes for presentation and serving
• Provides direction and instruction to subordinate kitchen staff to meet production requirements
• Performs sanitation duties according to established standards, procedures and regulations
• Assists with the receiving and storing kitchen deliveries
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required
• Performs Food Service Worker duties as necessary

Skills

Recipe execution

Kitchen supervision

Sanitation

Record keeping

Disaster service

Job description

County of Monterey Probation Department is seeking a temporary Cook to prepare meals for two Juvenile Institutions and may lead kitchen staff. Duties include following standardized recipes, sanitation, and assisting with deliveries within an institutional setting.

Experience in bulk food preparation is required. The position may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts; a California driver's license may be needed, and successful candidates may undergo background checks.