Cook Specialist II

Job Description and Duties

Passionate about teaching and mentoring those new to culinary arts? Interested in working with young adults who are starting their careers? The California Conservation Corps Fortuna Center is now seeking applicants to join the team in Fortuna, CA. This fulltime, benefited, permanent state position is a great opportunity to help empower young adults for a brighter future, apply today!

This position requires a proactive leader ready to support and train corpsmembers who are interested in culinary arts and natural resource conservation. Must enjoy teaching the art of cooking while supporting a fun and exciting team environment.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Cook, the Cook Specialist performs all functions related to the operation of the food service department. Areas of responsibility include supervision, instruction, food preparation and control, record keeping and inventory of food and supplies. The Cook Specialist will interact on a daily basis with program Corpsmembers, providing guidance and mentorship during their program term.

The young adults of the CCC work hard protecting and restoring California’s environment, responding to disasters, becoming stronger workers, citizens and individuals through their service.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Duties will be performed at the Fortuna Center located at 1500 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA 95540.

This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.

The selectee will have an office within the kitchen in Fortuna, CA. The campus is located within walking distance of the Eel River levee walking trail and, situated on the West side of the city, is close to dining and shopping options. The office also has easy access to Highway 101 and is a reasonable commute from the larger communities of Eureka and Arcata to the north of Fortuna. When traveling for work, selectee will have the opportunity to visit both rural and urban placement sites all over Northern California.

The Cook Specialist will work as part of a team with a Supervising Cook, a Cook Specialist, and the Administrative Officer to deliver a culinary curriculum to the benefit of the program Corpsmembers.

Special Requirements

• Medical Exam –  a medical clearance examination is required for this classification. 

• Serve Safe Certificate
  

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desired Personal Traits:

• Approachable and personable

• Confident

• Self-Starter

• Good communicator

• Reliability and follow through

• Commitment to program

• Empathetic to entry level questions

Desired Working Style:

• Multitasking

• Competent when working on independent projects

• Communicative when working collaboratively

• Being available for the team

Desired Work Experience:

• Mediation or Conflict Resolution between diverse groups (age, ethnicity, urban/rural)

• Teaching or training experience (outdoor or indoor), be able to teach how to teach

• Strong team building skills

• Desire to work with young adults

• Menu planning, nutrition education, recipe development

• Experience cooking foods from scratch while utilizing produce from the campus garden in daily menus

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  Some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Free Parking
• Easy access to the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Eligibility Information

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification  Cook Specialist II .
2. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
3. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
4. Training and Development (T&D) Assignment - State employees  in a permanent appointment; and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.