This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically work under the direction of a higher-level food service worker or cook supervisor and are responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of food in a county facility. Incumbents may function as either a lead person over a group of food service workers and/or contract employees or may be assigned to perform the more skilled food preparation and service duties. In a large, complex organization such as a Sheriff's Department custody facility, incumbents may be assigned to perform routine food service duties. Incumbents are required to have basic knowledge of food handling and preparation methods, health and safety regulations, and be skilled in the operation and use of kitchen equipment. Incumbents must possess the ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. Duties of the position require the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time along with the ability to bend, stoop, squat, and reach. Positions assigned to either the Sheriff's or Probation Department are required to work in a custody/detention facility.
Essential Job Functions
Acts as a leadperson over food service workers in the preparation of food items, while operating standard kitchen equipment used to peel, slice, strain, or mix various food ingredients. Assigns duties to and checks work performance of subordinate food service workers while in progress or upon completion. Performs light cooking duties such as preparing hot cakes, eggs or potatoes, or performs simple cooking in small quantities for service in the dining rooms and assists in setting up for meal service. Observes food in the process of cooking and monitors cooking time, ensuring foods are sufficiently cooked. Prepares and loads serving carts, transports food and utensils to dining halls, housing modules or patient rooms and ensures related paperwork and documents are completed. Prepares and serves specially prescribed medical diets and nourishments without immediate supervision, prepares food trays and ensures that patients/inmates receive prescribed diets, and may assist in feeding weak, injured or aged patients/inmates. Prepares, weighs, labels and apportions special diet food as prescribed by medical staff. Operates dishwashing equipment to clean dishes, utensils, pots and pans, cleans kitchen work areas, floors, food storage areas and kitchen equipment, collects and disposes of garbage or supervises food service workers performing these tasks. Assists in the receiving and storing of food supplies, retrieving food supplies, ingredients and condiments from kitchen storerooms. Bones, carves, and slices cooked roasts, poultry, and other meats, as needed. Acts as a leadperson, supervising and/or instructing youth in a County-sponsored program, as needed. Job Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: Six months' experience in the preparation, serving, or cooking of food.
Option II: Completion of a recognized course* in quantity food preparation and cooking of at least six months duration.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional points will be given to qualified applicants beyond meeting the requirements and who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Experience in safe food handling and cooking methods to ensure prevention of food borne illness in accordance with health and safety food regulations. Experience in kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation (e.g., cleaning utensils, equipment, and work areas). Graduation from an accredited high school** -OR- A California High School Proficiency Certificate awarded by the California State Board of Education***.*Recognized course is defined as completion of a course from an accredited institution related to food preparation and cooking.
**In order to receive credit for high school diploma/GED/ California High School Proficiency Certificate**, you MUST indicate on the job application and attach/upload a legible copy of the High School Diploma/GED/ California High School Proficiency certificate or official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution, which shows the diploma/certificate awarded with Registrar’s signature and/or school seal with your application at the time of filing or within 7 days from application submission. You may email the required documents to examinations@probation.lacounty.gov.
***A California High School Proficiency Certificate is awarded by passing the General Educational Development Test (GED) or the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) tests.
In accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 1031(e), accredited high schools are those accredited by certifying organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and include accredited public and non-public high schools in the United States and accredited United States Department of Defense high schools.