Supervising Cook

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-505020

Position #(s): -004

Working Title: SUPERVISING COOK I

Classification: SUPERVISING COOK I

Salary: $4,726.00 - $5,811.00 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 Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

The Supervising Cook I will be directed by the Supervising Cook II and the Assistant Dietetics Director in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Provide leadership/supervision and a productive work environment for staff through enforcement of standards and regulations, communication, professionalism, courtesy and teamwork.
• Evaluate competency of Cooks/Food Service Technicians per hospital policy.
• Maintain work schedules and assign staff to specific duties.
• Hire and terminate patient vocational workers.
• Accurately calculate, evaluate and document activities required in the safe and timely planning, preparation and allocation of food.
• Provide supervision and assure adherence to requirements regarding safety, security and emergency preparedness.

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Supervising Cook I Exam Bulletin, OR
• BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR
• BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Eligibility examinations MUST be submitted by the 2/28/26 cutoff to be considered. You may expect delays of 4-6 weeks after the final filing date for processing job applications due to examination timelines.

• Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or out of class paperwork.
• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks.

We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

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