COOK SPECIALIST II

Position Details Job Code #: JC-536575 Position #(s): 502-548-2184-XXX Working Title: Cook Specialist II Classification: COOK SPECIALIST II $4,239.00 - $5,206.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: San Bernardino County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton Job Description And Duties Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time, Cook Specialist II position. The vacancies exist in the Nutrition Services Department and are under the direction of the Supervising Cook I. The incumbent will be responsible for the following, but not limited to: Prepares, cooks, chills, and dispenses food for patients of a State Hospital. Adheres to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) plans. Cares for culinary equipment, supplies, and work areas. Leads, instructs and works with Cook Specialist I and Food Service Technician, and other related work. ABILITY TO: Communicate at a level required for successful job performance; prepare and cook all food groups and use appropriate equipment; judge food quality; plan work schedule and prepare and follow menus, recipes, and formulas; determine food quantities necessary for groups of varying size; instruct and work with assistants and helpers from the resident population; keep records and prepare reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. KNOWLEDGE OF : Principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food in large quantity; kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas; food handling sanitation; food values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups; principles of effective supervision and instructing and working with assistants and helpers from the resident population; food accounting and keeping records and preparing reports. In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Cook Specialist II classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Cook Specialist II Exam Bulletin All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application. The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. All interested candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to the Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, November 3, 2026. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Department Information Department of State Hospitals - Patton 3102 E Highland Avenue Patton, CA 92369 http://www.dsh.ca.gov Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton