COOK SPECIALIST II
About the role
Cook Specialist II position at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. Permanent, full‑time role under the direction of a Supervising Cook I/II, preparing food for patient menus and special events, completing HACCP sheets, cleaning work area, and assisting with production area cleaning. Part of SEIU bargaining units 1,2,3,4,11,14,15,17,20,21.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food products for patient menus and special events per assignment sheet.
- Complete Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) sheets for each food item before, during, and after processing to record temperatures and safe handling.
- Clean and sanitize immediate work area and assist with general cleaning of the production area.
Qualifications
Either:
- Two years of experience in California state service performing the duties of a Cook Specialist I; or
- Three years of experience as a cook preparing food for at least 250 persons per meal, with at least six months in charge of kitchen helpers or similar work; or
- Personally preparing complete breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for 50 or more persons per meal (short‑order cooking not qualifying).
Full‑time training in a recognized trade school for cooks and bakers may substitute for up to two years of the required experience (one month of school = two months of experience).
Applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
Pay
$4,239.00 – $5,206.00 per month (minimum to maximum of the classification). New‑to‑state candidates are hired at the minimum salary.
Schedule
Permanent, full‑time.