Cook

Cook Positions Available

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for 2-3 full-time Cook positions within the Yuba County Jail and extra-help Cook positions within both the County Jail and 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.

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.

The Tri-County Juvenile Rehabilitation Campus provides youth detention services to the communities of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa Counties. The facility operates under a Joint Powers Agreement between the three counties. Yuba County Probation is the administrative agency responsible for the management and daily operation of the facility. The Juvenile Hall is a 60 bed, 24-hour secure detention facility providing detention services for Yuba, Sutter and Colusa Counties. The shared goal of facility staff is to provide services that will assist the youth in successfully reintegrating back into the community.

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).

Extra Help Employment Benefits

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

SICK LEAVE: Accrued per the California Sick Leave Policy

PUBLIC ALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PARS): Required employee paid alternate retirement contributions

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years

RETIREMENT: Miscellaneous Classic: 2% @ 55; Miscellaneous New: 2% @ 62

(Misc. See Pension Reform Link on Human Resources web page for additional information. Yuba County does not participate in Social Security.)

VACATION: 12 days for first 5 yrs with incremental increases every 5 yrs thereafter, up to 20 yrs

HOLIDAYS: An average of 14 paid holidays per year, including 2 floating holidays

SICK LEAVE: Accrued every payroll period, up to 12 days per year

HEALTH: The County pays 90% of the Basic Plan premium for employee only or 70% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other employer sponsored health care coverage.

DENTAL/VISION: County pays 100% of the Basic Plan Premiums for employee only and 80% for dependent(s).

LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program

SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) INSURANCE: SDI provides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. The current SDI withholding rate is 1.2% with a maximum of $1,539.58 on wages up to $153,958 (per calendar year) for 2021. This % is deducted on gross wages and can change annually in accordance with law. Persons covered by SDI are also automatically covered by Paid Family Leave (PFL).

MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program. Current EE & ER share is 1.45%

DEFERRED COMP: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.

MISCELLANEOUS: For a specific job classification and/or specific department/location benefits, please reference the Master Labor Agreement (Download PDF reader).

UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association