Cook I/II (Sheriff's Office) - San Luis Obispo County, CA : Job Details

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. Do you have experience providing food services and want to be a part of a team of high-level professionals? If yes, the Sheriff's Office is seeking a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill the position of Cook! As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking all types of foods in large quantities for the County Jail. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment to follow recipes and prepare special diets as directed, using a variety of kitchen equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, and slicers. Additionally, you are responsible to ensure food is properly stored and leftover foods are used according to prescribed procedures, as well as ensuring equipment and dishes are properly cleaned. In this position you may be required to load and drive large transportation vehicles for purposes of delivering meals and you may also be required to operate a communications radio.Click here, to learn more about the divisions and units within the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office.Click here, to view the full job description for Cook IClick here, to view the full job description for Cook II This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:Cook I: One year of experience in commercial or institutional cooking or the equivalent combination of institutional/commercial cooking education courses and experience. Cook II: Two years of experience in commercial or institutional cooking or the equivalent combination of institutional/commercial cooking education courses and experience. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.Working Conditions:Perhaps obvious, but this position does require you to work in the jail. Working inside a jail can be considered a difficult or challenging environment for some.Click here to watch a video tour of a cook in the jail. Background Check:To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list: * Any felony conviction* Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult* Poor employment history* Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs* Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance* Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents* Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult* Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law* Any crime committed against a child* Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class * Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.