Sheriff's Jail Cook

County of Ventura (CA) • Ventura, CA

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About The Position

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has immediate openings for experienced cooks. Under direction, performs large quantity cooking in a sheriff's correctional institution (jail). Work will involve contact and direction of jail inmates in the preparation and serving of food. The ideal candidate will have experience cooking in a large-scale eatery preparing a variety of meals in large quantities. Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants who fail to indicate on their application their ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays will not continue in the process. Dependent upon qualifications/experience, incumbents may receive a salary anywhere within the salary range. In addition, incumbents receive a shift differential calculated at the rate of five percent (5%) of the base pay.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid California driver license
• Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a cook in a correctional facility, military setting, hospital, university or other large-scale eatery

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with the State of California requirements for prisoner and inmate caloric intake
• Assists in serving of food at correctional facility(ies)
• Maintains cleanliness of working area and equipment
• Directs and trains inmate workers in the preparation and serving of food
• Performs related duties as required

Benefits

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree
• Bilingual Incentive - Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan with up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions
• Health Plans - Flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year including a scheduled floating holiday

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees