Correctional Cook-Sheriff

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruct inmates/detainee workers in detention in 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of experience in the institutional or commercial food industry. Possession of a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate within three (3) months of hire. Must pass a detailed background investigation.

BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES

Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty‑six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

VACANCIES

Three (3) full‑time vacancies in the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office located in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, CA.

EEO STATEMENT

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFO

All Sheriff’s employees undergo thorough and lengthy background investigations prior to conditional job offer. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of El Dorado