About the Opportunity THE POSITION The Assistant Cook I is the entry-level classification in this series and performs the routine, lesser skilled tasks within the food service operation of the Probation Department. This individual works under immediate supervision and assists in the preparation and service of food to staff and inmates and cleans kitchen utensils, equipment and work areas. This position is also subject to overtime, standby, callback, shift, weekend, and holiday assignments. Performs related duties as assigned.
Candidates considered for employment will be subjected to a rigorous background investigation to determine qualifications, fitness and good moral character to work in this job classification. Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at
http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
Typical Tasks - Clean and prepare vegetables and fruits;
- Operate kitchen equipment including microwave, coffee machines, blender, mixers, and meat slicer;
- Prepare sandwiches, coffee, custards, and gelatins;
- Serve food in a cafeteria setting;
- Prepare meals in accordance with the therapeutic diet manual;
- Perform a variety of cleaning and custodial work such as washing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils; loads, unloads, operates and cleans dishwasher, mop floors, cleans and sanitizes all kitchen surfaces and refrigerator walls and floors, and disposes of garbage in compactor or dumpsters;
- Store, rotate, and distribute food and supplies;
- Prepare and serve between meal nourishment; and
- Transport food to appropriate destinations, which may require loading and unloading.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE - Methods, procedures, materials and equipment involved in the large scale preparation and storage of food;
- Use and care of kitchen utensils and equipment;
- Principles and practices of sanitation and personal hygiene as applied to food preparation and service, cleaning of kitchen equipment, utensils, walls, and floors;
- Principles and practices of safety as related to cleaning food preparation and service;
- Basic math skills sufficient to maintain a simple inventory and make calculations for amount of food to prepare; and
- Proper temperatures regarding preparation and service of food.
SKILLS/ABILITIES - Follow simple verbal and written instructions;
- Read English in a manner sufficient to understand instructions regarding therapeutic diets, production work sheets and recipes;
- Work for long periods of time under fluctuating temperature conditions;
- Lift, carry and/or push supplies and equipment weighing a maximum of 50 pounds;
- Maintain a composed and professional attitude while working with patients, inmates, and others in a secure and orderly fashion;
- Learn the methods and procedures involved in the large scale preparation of food and special or modified diets;
- Utilize and handle kitchen equipment rapidly and efficiently;
- Work with various cleaning supplies;
- Prepare, arrange, and serve large quantities of food in an appetizing and attractive manner;
- Lift, bend, stoop, stand, and reach overhead; push, pull, squat, twist, and turn;
- Learn to use a pallet jack; and
- Properly measure and record food amounts.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency; AND
- Pass a thorough background investigation.
- No felony convictions. Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or State prison.
This is a veteran's Preference Program eligible job classification.
Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary .
Closing Date/Time: 8/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
