Cook II - Extra Help
About The Position
Under direction, to perform cooking and related kitchen duties at an adult or juvenile security facility; to supervise kitchen helpers; to order supplies and keep records; instruct and assist inmates in laundry operation; and to perform related work as required. Shifts for this position will be scheduled on an as-needed basis, which can include weekends. An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired. Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included. This is a journey-level cook class used in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility. The Cook II differs from the Cook I class in that the Cook II must train and supervise trusties/wards as kitchen and laundry help; places orders for perishable goods such as produce and dairy products; bakes much of the bread and pastries used. The Cook II at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility is the relief cook.
Requirements
- Knowledge of cooking and baking utensils and equipment
- Knowledge of methods used in preparing large quantities of food
- Knowledge of baking bread and pastries
- Knowledge of how to prepare special diets
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation principles applicable to the preparation and serving of food
- Knowledge of methods of portion control
- Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions related to the operation of laundry equipment
- Knowledge of proper use and preparation of soaps, bleaches, starches, scouring, brightening, and other washing solutions used in the laundry
- Ability to read and prepare standard and special diet menus
- Ability to arrange food preparation sequence in order to serve meals on schedule
- Ability to properly and safely operate and clean a variety of food preparation equipment and appliances
- Ability to plan and schedule work to make efficient use of all laundry equipment and to meet work schedules
- Ability to adjust standard recipes according to varying number of servings
- Ability to use methods and procedures required in the preparation of large quantities of food
- Ability to train and supervise trusties/wards in food and laundry preparations
- Ability to follow security procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory and records
- One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Cook I with Shasta County; OR Two (2) years of experience preparing and cooking food and baking in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
- One (1) year of experience working in an institutional or commercial laundry may be required for some assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Possess a valid food handler’s certificate
Responsibilities
- Prepares, cooks and dispenses soups, meats, dairy and poultry products, fish, and vegetables according to standardized menus and special diets
- Trains and coordinates the activities of trusties/wards in food preparation
- Bakes bread and pastries
- Orders perishable goods such as produce and dairy products
- Maintains inventory records
- Rotates stock
- Supervises the cleaning of the kitchen and the equipment
- Plans and supervises the processing of laundry including the receiving, marking and sorting of laundry articles
- Establishes work schedules
- Enforces safety practices
- Inventories and requisitions supplies
- Maintains a record of all laundry items and supplies
- Writes incident reports as necessary
- Performs other duties as required
Benefits
- Benefits are not included.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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