HEAD COOK

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M (PT) on Monday, April 21 , 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

J6402R

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Essential Job Functions

Supervises and monitors, directly or through subordinate supervisors, the assignment of and work of food services staff and inmate workers, providing instruction in, or overseeing, the training of staff in standard food preparation and cooking techniques.

Makes work assignments and oversees the work of food services staff in the preparation of food items, inspecting quality of work in progress and upon completion to ensure that the quality of food prepared is acceptable, in adequate quantities, and meets established dietary guidelines.

Monitors conformance with all health and safety regulations, keeping staff apprised of changes or additions to these regulations.

Requisitions food supplies and ensures that food supply inventories are maintained at levels adequate to meet the needs of the facility on a daily/weekly basis using computer software.

Conducts daily inspections of the kitchen, equipment, and food storage areas checking for cleanliness and ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and that all health and safety regulations are observed.

Inspects food supplies received, rejects those supplies of poor or unacceptable quality, oversees the proper storage of supplies accepted and monitors the rotation of supplies to prevent spoilage.

Makes or approves changes to menus or modifies recipes when supplies are unavailable.

Monitors and inspects the serving of meals, ensuring that the necessary equipment and utensils are utilized, and makes sure that food being served is maintained at proper temperatures and in necessary quantities throughout the meal.

Inspects refrigerators, freezers, storerooms, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Supervises the preparation and transportation of meals for emergency crews or special functions.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of employee evaluations.

Monitors employee time activity using computer software.

For more information, click here to view the classification specification: Head Cook

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Three (3) years journey level experience * in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment , one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity***.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

**Quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals refers to experience preparing and cooking a variety of food items, including but not limited to, soups, protein, vegetables, etc. Experience in fast food services will not be accepted.

***Supervisory capacity is defined as providing direct administration of the work of 3 or more staff, which also includes planning, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, counseling, and recommending discipline. Some items that may include supervisory capacity are: Executive Chef, Group Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Second Chef.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Credit will be given to applicants who possess DESIRABLE qualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing.

• Additional points will be given for journey level experience beyond the minimum requirements in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment.
• Experience in a supervisory cooking position at an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment.
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
PART I
A structured interview worth 70% assessing: Experience and Training, Supervision and Monitoring, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Coaching and Developing, Time Management, Computer Experience, Verbal Communication and Written Communication. As part of the structured interview, candidates will also be required to complete a brief written communication exercise. Candidates who do not submit a written communication exercise will be disqualified from this examination.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I TO PROCEED TO PART II.
PART II
A Training and Experience Evaluation worth 30% assessing: Journey level experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals and experience in a supervisory cooking position in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment. This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applicants who passed the assessments are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months.

The eligible list from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Custody General & Specialized Division, Custody Food Services.
SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• msbeyer@lasd.org
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com
  
  

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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