County of El Dorado
Position Summary
The County of El Dorado Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Correctional Cook. Under general supervision, the selected cook will oversee inmates, detainees and inmate workers in detention and personally participate in the preparation, volume cooking, and portioning of meals in the County Jail.
Recruitment Incentives Recruitment Incentives:
Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty‑six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods. Recruitment incentive eligibility and administration are subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible.
Responsibilities
Instruct inmates/detainee workers in detention in the techniques of food preparation, cooking and portioning, safe work procedures, and the use and minor maintenance of institutional cooking equipment.
Plan meals following established guidelines and order required food items.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of a full range of meals, including special diets.
Direct the portioning of food for distribution to the inmate/detainee population.
Ensure that food preparation equipment, cooking and serving utensils, kitchen work areas and the dining area are orderly, clean and sanitary.
Use, clean, adjust and perform minor maintenance to a variety of large institutional cooking equipment.
Store leftover food appropriately, inventory and maintain stocks of food and supplies; receive food and supplies, unpack and store food in the appropriate location.
Maintain records of food and supplies used and meals served, prepare periodic and special reports as required.
Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in the institutional or commercial food industry.
Possession of a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate within three (3) months of hire.
Must pass a detailed background investigation.
Application Process Apply online by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click "Accept". If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us. Click here to get tips for applying with the County.
Equal Opportunity Statement The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships
Background Checks and E‑Verify The County participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I‑9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
Individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. Re-investigation occurs at least once every five (5) years.
Location & Compensation Placerville, CA $32.00–$35.00
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Recruitment Incentives Recruitment Incentives:
Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty‑six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods. Recruitment incentive eligibility and administration are subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible.
Responsibilities
Instruct inmates/detainee workers in detention in the techniques of food preparation, cooking and portioning, safe work procedures, and the use and minor maintenance of institutional cooking equipment.
Plan meals following established guidelines and order required food items.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of a full range of meals, including special diets.
Direct the portioning of food for distribution to the inmate/detainee population.
Ensure that food preparation equipment, cooking and serving utensils, kitchen work areas and the dining area are orderly, clean and sanitary.
Use, clean, adjust and perform minor maintenance to a variety of large institutional cooking equipment.
Store leftover food appropriately, inventory and maintain stocks of food and supplies; receive food and supplies, unpack and store food in the appropriate location.
Maintain records of food and supplies used and meals served, prepare periodic and special reports as required.
Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in the institutional or commercial food industry.
Possession of a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate within three (3) months of hire.
Must pass a detailed background investigation.
Application Process Apply online by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click "Accept". If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us. Click here to get tips for applying with the County.
Equal Opportunity Statement The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships
Background Checks and E‑Verify The County participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I‑9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
Individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. Re-investigation occurs at least once every five (5) years.
Location & Compensation Placerville, CA $32.00–$35.00
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