Cook

DEFINITION

Correctional Cook - Juvenile Hall Probation Department The meal program is operated under the National School Breakfast, Lunch and Snack programs as well as Title 15.

Ongoing professional standards training required. Must have food handling certification.

Please Note :

No person shall be considered for employment with the Humboldt County Probation Department if they have a drug history involving illicit drug use within the last three years, intravenous drug use, marijuana use since submission of application or have ever engaged in felonious drug activity.

What You'll Do :

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack according to pre-planned menus.
• Kitchen maintenance and cleaning.
• Keeping and maintaining daily records.

Where You'll Do It : This position will be located inside of the Juvenile Hall located in Eureka, CA.

Work Schedule : 40 hours for full-time. Either 5 : 00am-1 : 00pm or 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm. Must be available weekends and holidays.

DEFINITION : Under general supervision, oversees inmates and inmate trustees and personally participates in the preparation, volume cooking and portioning of meals in the County Jail or Juvenile Hall;

performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This skilled, working level class ensures that nutritional, properly prepared meals are

produced in a large volume, institutional setting on an assigned shift. Responsibilities may include overseeing inmates and inmate trustees assisting with food preparation if assigned to the County Jail.

This class is distinguished from Food Services Supervisor in that the latter is the first full supervisory level, responsible for all correctional food preparation and planning

activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Oversees inmates and personally participates in the preparation, cooking and portioning of meals on an assigned shift.
• Plans meals following established guidelines and orders required food items.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of a full range of meals, including special diets.
• Directs inmates and inmate trustees assisting with food preparation and delivery duties in the County Jail.
• Directs the portioning of food for distribution to the population at the County Jail or
• Juvenile Hall.
• Ensures that food preparation equipment, cooking and serving utensils, kitchen work areas and the dining area are orderly, clean and sanitary.
• Uses, cleans, adjusts and performs minor maintenance to a variety of large institutional cooking equipment.
• Stores leftover food appropriately, inventories and maintains stocks of food and supplies; receives food and supplies, unpacks and stores in the appropriate location.
• Instructs inmates or other assistants in the techniques of food preparation, cooking and portioning, including safe work procedures.
• Maintains records of food and supplies used, meals served, etc.; prepares periodic and special reports as required.
• Monitors and maintains the security of facilities and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

• Principles, methods and equipment used in high volume meal preparation in an institutional setting.
• Safe work practices and sanitation related to food preparation and service.
• Basic business arithmetic.
• Basic inventory and recordkeeping principles.
• Inmate security procedures and techniques.

Skill in :

• Planning, overseeing and preparing meals in a large scale, institutional setting.
• Directing and prioritizing the work of others.
• Operating, cleaning and performing minor maintenance to large institutional food preparation and cooking equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing basic reports.
• Instructing others in work procedures.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Reading, understanding and following recipes and oral and written directions.
• Maintaining security of facilities and equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements : Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays and other off-shift hours. Must be physically capable of sustained standing and walking.

Must pass a detailed background investigation. Desirable Education and Experience :

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is :

Two years of experience in large scale institutional food preparation and volume cooking experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.

Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The county utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered most qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and / or written examination.

Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and / or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to fill out the application?

You should allow 30 45 minutes to fill out your application.

Can I change my application after submitting it?

No. Once an application has been submitted, it is final. Applicants may submit a new application with updated information during the filing period if they wish.

Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will not be considered.

How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application?

You may receive communications regarding your application at different stages of the selection process. Important updates will be sent to the email address listed in your governmentjobs.

com account at the time of notification. To ensure you don't miss any critical information, we recommend keeping your email address current and regularly checking both your inbox and junk mail folders throughout the process.

You can also log into your governmentjobs.com account at any time to check your application status. If you have any questions about your application's progress, feel free to contact the County of Humboldt Human Resources Personnel Division at 707-476-2349 or personnel@co.humboldt.ca.us.

Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam?

Yes, you will be informed via email if you are not selected for an interview / Oral Exam.

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• For more information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage : https : / / humboldtgov.org / 2492 / Employee-Benefits.
• For more details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer : https : / / humboldtgov.org / DocumentCenter / View / 115226 / Employee-Perks-Flyer-.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

The county Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the county is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do.

The county recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position.

In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes, outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicant’s qualifications for a position.

If you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

CalPERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM

Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the county or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.

• Tier I - Prior to 7 / 5 / 2012 : 2.7% @ 55
• Tier II - Post 7 / 6 / 2012 : 2% @ 55
• Tier III - Post 1 / 1 / 2013 : 2% @ 62

If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you will be in Tier III.

• 2% means that for every year you work for the county, you will receive 2% of your maximum annual pay rate for every year that you work for us (or other CalPERS employers) if you work the required minimum number of years (that’s called vesting) and retire after the age following the @.
• For example, if you work 20 years and retire at 62 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of the average of your three highest years of annual pay in retirement payments.

For Safety Employees Only

Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the county or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.

• Tier I : Up to 12 / 31 / 2012 : 3% @ 50
• Tier II : Post 1 / 1 / 2013 : 2.7% @ 57

If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you will be in Tier II.

• 2.7% means that for every year you work for the county, you will receive 2.7% of your maximum annual pay rate for every year that you work for us (or other CalPERS employers) if you work the required minimum number of years (that’s called vesting) and retire after the age following the @.
• If you work 20 years and retire at 57 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2.7% or 54% of your maximum annual pay rate every year in retirement payments.

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The County of Humboldt does not discriminate based on mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.

The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street.

Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions.

Contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination to request an accommodation.

The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

A pre-employment medical examination provided by the county may be required upon offer of employment.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS

Some positions also require psychological evaluation and / or extensive background investigation.

LICENSES

Some classifications require possession of valid professional and / or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Persons appointed to regular county positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year.

All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

It is the county’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990.

If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.

S. citizenship or legalized status.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).

Employment with the county requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.

Last updated : 2024-08-23