Cook (Full Time & Extra Help)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for one full-time and extra-help Cook positions within the Yuba County Jail and extra-help Cook positions within the Tri-County Juvenile Rehabilitation Campus. Under close supervision, prepares and provides institutional meals following federal and state nutritional guidelines, and performs other duties as assigned. Yuba County staffs the Cook classification at the County Jail division in the Sheriff’s department and at the Tri-County Juvenile Rehabilitation Campus, a division within the Probation Department. This position performs a full range of tasks associated with the preparation and distribution of meals to juvenile detainees and adult inmates. The incumbent ensures that properly prepared nutritional meals are produced in a large volume, institutional setting. Responsibilities also include overseeing detainees and/or inmates and institution workers assisting with food preparation.

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Ideal Candidate

Must be able to multi-task, uphold department policies and procedures, and help foster a safe working environment. Applicants must possess the ability to work independently when necessary. A positive attitude, organizational skills and a high degree of respect for a strong team environment are must have traits for this position.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Level I: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience preparing and cooking of food/baking in large quantities in a restaurant, fast food, hospital, school or large institution. Completion of a course of study in Culinary Arts or a related field through an accredited institution may be substituted for the required experience.

Preferred Level : : In addition to the minimum two years of cooking experience as described above in a largescale institutional/correctional setting. Completion of a course of study in Culinary Arts through an accredited institution and possession of a food safety certificate is desirable.

Special Requirements: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain valid California Class C driver’s license; ability to obtain a food safety certification; successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes a Personal History Statement, and Live Scan fingerprinting; and will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Working Conditions: Working conditions are typical detention facility settings or public safety setting; involves the potential for high stress levels and frequent exposure to loud noises and the potential of personal danger and/or hostile situations. Must work with a highly manipulative and psychologically challenging detainee/inmate population; must be able to maintain professional composure and effectiveness. Exposure to blood/air borne pathogens. Will be exposed to extremes in temperatures, steam, fumes, and odors from cooking; exposure to extreme temperatures and/or humidity. On an intermittent basis exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals. Work rotational shifts including evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Important: Final applicants will be required to complete, sign and return a Personal History Statement directly to the Sheriff's Department upon request (additional details will follow to applicants added to the employment list).

FULL TIME SALARY: $3,067-$3,374/MO + BENEFITS (DOE)

EXTRA HELP SALARY: $17.69 - $19.46/Hourly* (DOE)

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