The Monterey County Probation Department is recruiting to fill a full time Cook. The Cook provides meals to two juvenile institutions, Juvenile Hall and the Youth Center. Under direction, prepares and serves meals in an institutional kitchen at the Youth Center. May lead and direct residents in kitchen duties, and participates in kitchen and cooking utensil cleaning. May be assigned to drive and deliver meals to other department location(s).

The Eligible List established from this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or tempoary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

1. Prepares completed recipes for presentation and serving
2. Follows standardized recipes to prepare food, including entrees, vegetables and side dishes for various clients
3. Performs Food Service Worker duties as necessary
4. Performs sanitation duties according to established standards, procedures and regulations
5. Assists with the receiving and storing kitchen deliveries
6. Replenishes hot food during meal periods
7. May prepare appropriate nutritional meals for patients in accordance with a prescribed diet

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Cook

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working knowledge of:
1. The principles, procedures and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities
2. Kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning and care of food, utensils, equipment, and work areas

Skill and Ability to:
1. Prepare and serve both large and small quantities of food in accordance with standards of time, quality and waste
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
3. Keep accurate and timely records
4. Adjust recipes to meet food production needs

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Additional Information

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
2. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.

BENEFITS:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefits Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical/Religion.
As a condition of employment, prospective candidates will be required to submit a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. Veterans and their widows/ers who within the past five years have served on active duty for 30 or more days in a 1) national or State military emergency or 2) military expedition for which a medal was authorized, may be eligible for Veterans' Preference Points. To apply, veterans must submit an "Application for Veterans' Preference" with their application materials by the final filing date Friday, February 17, 2023.

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Trisha Hidalgo, Personnel Technician Confidential, at (831) 784-5710, or hidalgot@co.monterey.ca.us