Are you a food service professional seeking a new challenge? Join the Probation Department as an extra-help Juvenile Hall Cook!
As part of the team working in Juvenile Hall, Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of large quantities of food along with the service of one or more daily meals. Additionally, Cooks develop new recipes and meal plans, and may prepare special meals for medically restricted diets and special menus for other Probation Department catering needs.
As a Cook, you will also:
Adjust recipes based on the population size
Operate kitchen equipment such as steam kettles, ovens, broilers, grills, and meat slicers
Adjust thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Train staff
Be responsible for dishwashing and the general cleanliness of the kitchen
Serve meals and refreshments for catered functions
Deliver food to housing units
The ideal candidate will have:
Extensive knowledge of and experience cooking with industrial-sized equipment in large facilities
Experience preparing meals for special dietary needs
Knowledge of how to store and receive food and kitchen supplies
Some experience maintaining inventories and related records
Successfully completed courses in institutional food preparation
A Food Safety Professionals Certificate
Note: As a condition of employment, individuals are required to undergo and maintain a Probation Department background clearance and must be willing to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
Salary is negotiable within the established range. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now