COOK - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

About the role

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Cook vacancies related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas. These positions are part of the Probation Department and are available under Civil Service Rule 13.04 due to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor).

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves a variety of food items including soups, meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Prepares food items according to standardized recipes, modifying or substituting ingredients when necessary and upon approval of higher-level cook supervisor.
• Operates specialized and standard food service equipment and trains subordinate food service and/or inmate workers in the proper operation and maintenance of this equipment.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of menu items for special or medically prescribed diets.
• Performs baking duties preparing food items such as cakes, cookies, and pastries.
• Serves food, assembles utensils and equipment needed, and ensures that food being served is maintained at proper temperatures during the duration of the meal.
• Cleans kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment and ensures that utensils and work areas are clean and ready for the next shift.
• Requisitions, receives, inventory, and stores of foods and supplies.
• Supervises and assists in the serving of food, assembles utensils and equipment needed, and ensures that food being served is maintained at proper temperatures during the duration of the meal.
• Assists in the requisitioning, receiving, inventorying, and storing of foods and supplies.
• Acts as a lead person, supervising and/or instructing youth in a County-sponsored program, as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of a three-year cook apprenticeship program approved by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc., Accrediting Commission - (ACFEF-AC).
• Completion of a certificate program accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc., Accrediting Commission - (ACFEF-AC) of at least 48 semester units in Culinary Arts from an accredited college and one year's experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment.
• Three years' experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment, one year of which must have been at the journey level.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class

Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Special Requirement Information

To receive credit for your culinary arts certificate, include a legible copy of your official certificate, official transcript, from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your application. You may email required documents to patricia.covarrubias@probation.lacounty.gov. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Fingerprinting and Security Clearance

A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment.

Exam Content

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Additional Information

• Application & Filing Information: Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.