Lead Cook

Overview

The Position
*** Open Until Filled***
This recruitment may close at any time, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents and was one of the original 27 counties established in California in 1850. Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses.

Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy, and prosperous life.

We are accepting applications for the Lead Cook classification. Lead Cooks are employed throughout Contra Costa County with the Office of the Sheriff, Probation Department, and Health Services. This position prepares, cooks and serves a wide variety of large quantity meals in County institutional kitchens. In Contra Costa County, Lead Cooks provide direction to cooks and other food service personnel performing kitchen activities.

Office of the Sheriff

When employed with the Office of the Sheriff, you may work within three Detention Facilities located in Martinez, Richmond, and/or Clayton. The Office of the Sheriff offers a full range of services to over 1,000,000 residents in the 715-square-mile county. The Office of the Sheriff works in partnership with the diverse community to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of the people we serve.

With unwavering dedication, the Office of the Sheriff provides innovative professional law enforcement services to the community; maintaining the Core Values while always conducting themselves with the highest ethical standards.

• Lead Cook responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and serving large quantities of meals, directing cooks and food service personnel, and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly.

• Can prepare and cook large quantities of a variety of different recipes.
• Possess experience as a Head Cook, Executive Chef, or a Chef that has run their own restaurant.
• Will plan, direct and review the work of food service personnel.
• Understands safety precautions and continuously strives to mitigate occupational hazards.
• Possess excellent administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Has a "can do" attitude, and will promote a positive and harmonious working environment.

• Performing food preparation and production tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Following recipes and adhering to safe food handling policies and procedures.
• Instructing and training employees in all aspects of food service and sanitation.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Maintaining a safe and secure workplace.
• Ensuring meals are ready to be served on time.
• Making sure that the kitchen is in compliance with all health department regulations.

• All ingredients, tools, and utensils needed to make quality foods are provided.
• There are opportunities to be creative and develop new recipes.
• You will work with a diverse team from a wide variety of professional and personal backgrounds.
• You will be part of a highly collaborative and supportive environment.
• The County offers excellent benefits, paid holidays, sick pay and vacation pay.

• You will likely work with individuals that are in custody.
• There are pressures to meet deadlines and time constraints.
• We work in a fast-paced environment which may include last-minute requests.
• You may be required to work on weekends, holidays, special occasions, and/or overtime.

• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:
  Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics:
  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative):
  Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Safety Focus:
  Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Self-Management:
  Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Decision Making:
  Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Handling Stress:
  Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Impact:
  Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Establishing Credibility:
  Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Group Facilitation:
  Enabling constructive and productive group interaction.
• Leadership:
  Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal.
• Managing Performance:
  Ensuring superior individual and group performance.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently.

There is currently (1) vacancy in the Office of the Sheriff.…