Correctional Cook-Sheriff

Correctional Cook

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

The opportunity: Under general supervision, oversees inmates, detainees and inmate workers in detention and personally participates in the preparation, volume cooking, and portioning of meals in the County Jail. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Instruct inmates/detainee workers in detention in the techniques of food preparation, cooking and portioning, safe work procedures, and the use and minor maintenance of institutional cooking equipment.
• Plan meals following established guidelines and order required food items.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of a full range of meals, including special diets.
• Direct the portioning of food for distribution to the inmate/detainee population.
• Ensure that food preparation equipment, cooking and serving utensils, kitchen work areas, and the dining area are orderly, clean, and sanitary.
• Use, clean, adjust and perform minor maintenance to a variety of large institutional cooking equipment.
• Store leftover food appropriately, inventory and maintain stocks of food and supplies; receive food and supplies, unpack and store food in the appropriate location.
• Maintain records of food and supplies used and meals served, prepare periodic and special reports as required.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the institutional or commercial food industry. Other Requirements: Possession of a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate within three (3) months of hire. Must pass a detailed background investigation.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. All Sheriff's employees undergo thorough and lengthy background investigations prior to conditional job offer. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (Download PDF reader) for more information.