Ventura County
Overview
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has immediate openings for experienced cooks. Under direction, performs large quantity cooking in a sheriff's correctional institution (jail). Work will involve contact and direction of jail inmates in the preparation and serving of food. What We Offer
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following: Educational Incentive
- 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor\'s degree, or 5% for a graduate degree. Bilingual Incentive
- Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. To qualify, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination. Deferred Compensation
- Eligible to participate in the County\'s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions. Health Plans
- Flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans. Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax benefit toward eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses. Pension Plan
- Participation in the County\'s defined benefit pension plan with potential reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS, if eligible. Holidays
- 12 paid days per year, including a scheduled floating holiday. Responsibilities
Prepares and cooks food in accordance with the State of California requirements for prisoner and inmate caloric intake. Assists in serving food at correctional facility(ies). Maintains cleanliness of working area and equipment. Directs and trains inmate workers in the preparation and serving of food. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities. Necessary Special Requirement: Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid California driver license. Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays. Desired:
Experience as a cook in a correctional facility, military setting, hospital, university or other large-scale eatery. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of methods of preparing food in quantity and considerable variety, kitchen sanitation, and food storage. Working ability to plan and direct the work of others; write simple English sentences; understand and follow written and oral instructions and recipes; prepare tasty food, serve it attractively, and prepare large quantities of food required with a minimum of waste. Additional Information
PAYROLL TITLE:
Jail Cook AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:
Sheriff\'s Office Jail Cook is represented by Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies. There are currently four (4) vacancies. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; schedule depends on qualified applicants. Eligibility and Selection
Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Prepares and cooks food in accordance with requirements; directs inmate workers; maintains sanitation; etc. Notes
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. Education, Training, and Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities. Background Investigation:
Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff\'s Human Resources, which may include a polygraph examination. Background findings may be a basis for removal from the eligible list. For information, call (805) 654-2375. Equal Employment Opportunity The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
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The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has immediate openings for experienced cooks. Under direction, performs large quantity cooking in a sheriff's correctional institution (jail). Work will involve contact and direction of jail inmates in the preparation and serving of food. What We Offer
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following: Educational Incentive
- 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor\'s degree, or 5% for a graduate degree. Bilingual Incentive
- Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. To qualify, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination. Deferred Compensation
- Eligible to participate in the County\'s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions. Health Plans
- Flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans. Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax benefit toward eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses. Pension Plan
- Participation in the County\'s defined benefit pension plan with potential reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS, if eligible. Holidays
- 12 paid days per year, including a scheduled floating holiday. Responsibilities
Prepares and cooks food in accordance with the State of California requirements for prisoner and inmate caloric intake. Assists in serving food at correctional facility(ies). Maintains cleanliness of working area and equipment. Directs and trains inmate workers in the preparation and serving of food. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities. Necessary Special Requirement: Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid California driver license. Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays. Desired:
Experience as a cook in a correctional facility, military setting, hospital, university or other large-scale eatery. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of methods of preparing food in quantity and considerable variety, kitchen sanitation, and food storage. Working ability to plan and direct the work of others; write simple English sentences; understand and follow written and oral instructions and recipes; prepare tasty food, serve it attractively, and prepare large quantities of food required with a minimum of waste. Additional Information
PAYROLL TITLE:
Jail Cook AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:
Sheriff\'s Office Jail Cook is represented by Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies. There are currently four (4) vacancies. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; schedule depends on qualified applicants. Eligibility and Selection
Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Prepares and cooks food in accordance with requirements; directs inmate workers; maintains sanitation; etc. Notes
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. Education, Training, and Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities. Background Investigation:
Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff\'s Human Resources, which may include a polygraph examination. Background findings may be a basis for removal from the eligible list. For information, call (805) 654-2375. Equal Employment Opportunity The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
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