Los Angeles County
POSITIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO PITCHESS DETENTION FACILITY AND NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
FIRST DAY OF FILING
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER
J6399U TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health Care Spending Accounts, Long-term Disability Health Insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan, optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits. Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more information on employee benefits, please visit
https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits . DEFINITION Under general supervision, supervises food service workers and subordinate cooks and participates in the performance of quantity food preparation and cooking duties at a County facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Head Cook and are responsible for participating in and supervising the work of subordinate cooks, food service workers, contract employees and/or inmate workers engaged in all phases of food preparation and cooking in a County facility. Supervises the work of food service staff and/or inmate workers by overseeing the setting up of meal facilities; overseeing the serving of food; planning work; assigning work; advising; monitoring; motivating; training; supporting; coaching; counseling; disciplining; approving/auditing employees’ work products; and evaluating work performance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OPTION A
: Completion of a certificate program accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute (ACFEI) of at least 48 semester units in Culinary Arts from an accredited college*
-AND-
two years' experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment***. OPTION B
: Two years' journey level**** experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment***. 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 Physical Class - III - 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 *In order to receive credit for the degree or certificate, you
MUST include
a legible copy of the
official transcripts AND official degree, or official letter
from the accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the areas of specialization
at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. **Experience in fast food service is not considered as qualifying for this position. ***"Similar establishment" refers to establishments such as correctional facilities, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and universities. ****Journey level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Credit will be given to applicants, who possess
DESIRABLE
qualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing. An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field from an accredited college*. Full-time work experience*****: monitoring and arranging food inventory based on freshness and expiration dates; cooking complete (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) large quantity meals; preparing and cooking complete (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) meals in accordance with health and safety regulations; ensuring that the utensils and work areas are clean; modifying food items, as necessary, to meet changing demands/needs; preparing food items for the next shift or day. *****Full-time work experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. VETERAN'S CREDIT If you served in the military and was honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire
ONLINE
only. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that
ALL
information included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION
at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION
or
RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone:(213) 229-1621 Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email:
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER
J6399U TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health Care Spending Accounts, Long-term Disability Health Insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan, optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits. Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more information on employee benefits, please visit
https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits . DEFINITION Under general supervision, supervises food service workers and subordinate cooks and participates in the performance of quantity food preparation and cooking duties at a County facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Head Cook and are responsible for participating in and supervising the work of subordinate cooks, food service workers, contract employees and/or inmate workers engaged in all phases of food preparation and cooking in a County facility. Supervises the work of food service staff and/or inmate workers by overseeing the setting up of meal facilities; overseeing the serving of food; planning work; assigning work; advising; monitoring; motivating; training; supporting; coaching; counseling; disciplining; approving/auditing employees’ work products; and evaluating work performance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OPTION A
: Completion of a certificate program accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute (ACFEI) of at least 48 semester units in Culinary Arts from an accredited college*
-AND-
two years' experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment***. OPTION B
: Two years' journey level**** experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment***. 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 Physical Class - III - 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 *In order to receive credit for the degree or certificate, you
MUST include
a legible copy of the
official transcripts AND official degree, or official letter
from the accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the areas of specialization
at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. **Experience in fast food service is not considered as qualifying for this position. ***"Similar establishment" refers to establishments such as correctional facilities, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and universities. ****Journey level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Credit will be given to applicants, who possess
DESIRABLE
qualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing. An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field from an accredited college*. Full-time work experience*****: monitoring and arranging food inventory based on freshness and expiration dates; cooking complete (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) large quantity meals; preparing and cooking complete (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) meals in accordance with health and safety regulations; ensuring that the utensils and work areas are clean; modifying food items, as necessary, to meet changing demands/needs; preparing food items for the next shift or day. *****Full-time work experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. VETERAN'S CREDIT If you served in the military and was honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire
ONLINE
only. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that
ALL
information included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION
at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION
or
RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone:(213) 229-1621 Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email:
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr