Correctional Cook-Sheriff

• Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

Recruitment incentive eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives.

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff s Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

Under general supervision, oversees inmates, detainees and inmate workers in detention and personally participates in the preparation, volume cooking, and portioning of meals in the County Jail.

• 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.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the institutional or commercial food industry.

Other Requirements:

Possession of a Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate within three (3) months of hire. Must pass a detailed background investigation.

To view the Correctional Cook minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions, please review the job description.

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 mas

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The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred biweekly to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

For more information on the recruitment process, view the information page.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Correctional Cook. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee…