Youth Center Cook (Temp) – Lead Kitchen & Meals

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Monterey Probation Department is recruiting a temporary Cook to provide meals to two Juvenile Institutions. Under direction, prepares and serves meals in an institutional kitchen at the Youth Center and may lead residents in kitchen duties.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitation and safety, and assisting with deliveries to other department locations. Applicants should have one year of experience cooking bulk quantities; some positions

Qualifications

• One year of experience preparing and cooking bulk quantities of food to serve large, single-seating meals.

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

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Record keeping

Job description

The County of Monterey Probation Department is recruiting a temporary Cook to provide meals to two Juvenile Institutions. Under direction, prepares and serves meals in an institutional kitchen at the Youth Center and may lead residents in kitchen duties.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitation and safety, and assisting with deliveries to other department locations. Applicants should have one year of experience cooking bulk quantities; some positions