Cook Supervising

City of Oakland • Oakland, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of injustice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland's Human Services Department, Early Childhood and Family Services Division Are you searching for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference and have a positive impact on the local community? Look no further! The City of Oakland's Human Services Department, Early Childhood and Family Services Division, is seeking highly skilled individuals to join our team as a Cook Supervising. Come join a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to providing important services to a community with a rich history. You'll work with great colleagues in the Early Childhood and Family Services Division who are fiercely passionate about public service and community. We are looking for someone who is: A strong leader with team-building skills. You will supervise kitchen staff, delegate responsibilities, and promote a positive and productive work environment. Passionate about food quality and consistency. You will ensure all meals are prepared according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. Committed to food safety and sanitation. You will oversee compliance with health regulations and ensure proper food handling and storage practices. Highly organized and detail-oriented. You will coordinate kitchen operations, manage inventory, and maintain efficient workflows throughout meal service. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and ensure timely meal preparation. An excellent communicator and has strong interpersonal skills. You will collaborate with staff, management, and other departments to support smooth daily operations. Dependable and accountable. You will play a key role in maintaining kitchen standards, monitoring performance, and ensuring operational excellence. What you will typically be responsible for: Overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring meals are prepared, stored, and served safely and efficiently for large groups. Supervising, training, and scheduling kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation, sanitation, safety procedures, and customer service. Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local food-service regulations, including nutrition standards and food safety requirements. Managing food inventory, monitoring supply levels, and maintaining accurate records of purchases, usage, and expenditures. Ensuring kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas are properly cleaned, maintained, and operated according to health and safety standards. Preparing reports, tracking operational data, and using computer applications to maintain records and support program administration. Working collaboratively with staff, vendors, and program personnel to ensure timely meal service and effective food-service operations. Read the complete job description by clicking this link City of Oakland -Cook Supervising Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland A few reasons you might love this job: You enjoy leading a dedicated team and helping drive innovative, community-focused work. You enjoy working with colleagues who take pride in uplifting Oakland as a dynamic, forward-thinking, and vibrant community. You enjoy bringing fresh perspectives and being empowered to turn great ideas into real impact. Food, culture, and community inspire you — and you’re excited to help carry that forward. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will need to work hard to meet early morning production deadlines. You will need to rely on teamwork and adapt plans as needed when deliveries are late or incomplete. You will need to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in ordering, preparing, cooking, and serving meals in a large institution, large commercial, or hotel kitchen.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or training in culinary arts or food service is highly desirable.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring meals are prepared, stored, and served safely and efficiently for large groups.
• Supervising, training, and scheduling kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation, sanitation, safety procedures, and customer service.
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local food-service regulations, including nutrition standards and food safety requirements.
• Managing food inventory, monitoring supply levels, and maintaining accurate records of purchases, usage, and expenditures.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas are properly cleaned, maintained, and operated according to health and safety standards.
• Preparing reports, tracking operational data, and using computer applications to maintain records and support program administration.
• Working collaboratively with staff, vendors, and program personnel to ensure timely meal service and effective food-service operations.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED