State of Nevada
Ely, Nevada, United States
Announcement Number: 47481 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/21/2024 Recruiter: MARJALISA ROBERTS Phone: (775)977-5268 Email: mbroberts@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Food Service Cook/Supervisors prepare and/or supervise quantity food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional setting. Position description: PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-11, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30th, 2024. You must respond to the minimum qualification screening question to ensure that your application moves forward. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/2023/Executive_Order_2023-011/. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Food Service/Cook Supervisor III works under the direct supervision of the Food Service Manager and consult with them on a regular basis. This position requires the employee to work and supervise directly with inmates. They will supervise the serving of meals, schedule, assign, coordinate and review work of inmate staff, train staff/inmates on agency policies and procedures, food preparation/service , along with health and safety regulations, train food service personnel in operation of kitchen equipment. They will be responsible for ensuring food quality along with portion control, prepare special dietary meals, prepare food delivery carts to transport prepared meals, ensure proper rotation of food and supply inventories, and minimize food wastage by ensuring proper food preparation and utilization of leftovers. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, direct staff in cleaning activities and comply with health codes and sanitation requirements. Observe safe practices at all times, adhere to tool/equipment control administrative regulations and institutional procedures. Ensure safety training is ongoing. Maintain and project an approachable, open-minded attitude, and respect appropriate confidentiality to ensure open, two way communication. Prison kitchens are staffed 24 hours a day. Shifts are 10 hour with three days off per week. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-3_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience which involved planning, preparation and serving of regular and special meals; following established menus; ordering food supplies; and maintaining records in an military, institutional, correctional, healthcare, hospitality, or other large quantity food service facility. One year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR one year of experience as an Food Service Cook/Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Some positions in this series require agency specific food handling certification(s) at the time of application or within a set time frame as defined by the hiring agency. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Incumbents in the Department of Corrections are required to work with and amongst inmates to complete job duties. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Announcement Number: 47481 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/21/2024 Recruiter: MARJALISA ROBERTS Phone: (775)977-5268 Email: mbroberts@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Food Service Cook/Supervisors prepare and/or supervise quantity food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional setting. Position description: PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-11, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30th, 2024. You must respond to the minimum qualification screening question to ensure that your application moves forward. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/2023/Executive_Order_2023-011/. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Food Service/Cook Supervisor III works under the direct supervision of the Food Service Manager and consult with them on a regular basis. This position requires the employee to work and supervise directly with inmates. They will supervise the serving of meals, schedule, assign, coordinate and review work of inmate staff, train staff/inmates on agency policies and procedures, food preparation/service , along with health and safety regulations, train food service personnel in operation of kitchen equipment. They will be responsible for ensuring food quality along with portion control, prepare special dietary meals, prepare food delivery carts to transport prepared meals, ensure proper rotation of food and supply inventories, and minimize food wastage by ensuring proper food preparation and utilization of leftovers. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, direct staff in cleaning activities and comply with health codes and sanitation requirements. Observe safe practices at all times, adhere to tool/equipment control administrative regulations and institutional procedures. Ensure safety training is ongoing. Maintain and project an approachable, open-minded attitude, and respect appropriate confidentiality to ensure open, two way communication. Prison kitchens are staffed 24 hours a day. Shifts are 10 hour with three days off per week. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-3_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience which involved planning, preparation and serving of regular and special meals; following established menus; ordering food supplies; and maintaining records in an military, institutional, correctional, healthcare, hospitality, or other large quantity food service facility. One year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR one year of experience as an Food Service Cook/Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Some positions in this series require agency specific food handling certification(s) at the time of application or within a set time frame as defined by the hiring agency. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Incumbents in the Department of Corrections are required to work with and amongst inmates to complete job duties. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: August 15, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER: J6416R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits ! L os Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ DEFINITION: Under general supervision, acts as a leadperson or performs the more skilled duties connected with the preparation and service of food in a County facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically work under the direction of a higher level food service worker or cook supervisor and are responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of food in a County facility. Incumbents may function as either a leadperson over a group of food service workers and/or contract employees, or may be assigned to perform the more skilled food preparation and service duties. In a large, complex organization such as a Sheriff's Department custody facility, incumbents may be assigned to perform routine food service duties. Incumbents are required to have basic knowledge of food handling and preparation methods, health and safety regulations, and be skilled in the operation and use of kitchen equipment. Incumbents must possess the ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. Duties of the position require the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time along with the ability to bend, stoop, squat, and reach. Positions assigned to either the Sheriff's or Probation Department are required to work in a custody/detention facility. Essential Job Functions Acts as a lead person over food service workers, e.g., inmate workers, in the preparation of food items, while operating standard kitchen equipment, e.g., oven, dishwasher, blender, mixing bowl, etc.; the standard kitchen equipment may be used to peel, slice, strain, or mix various food ingredients. Assigns duties to and checks work performance of subordinate food service workers, e.g., inmate workers, while in progress or upon completion. Performs light cooking duties, e.g., preparing puree meals, oatmeal, hot cakes, eggs, potatoes, burritos, or beef or chicken patties, and performs simple cooking in small quantities for service in the employees’ dining rooms. Observes food in the process of cooking and monitors cooking time, ensuring that foods are sufficiently cooked, and takes and records food temperatures. Loads serving carts and transports meals to dining halls, housing modules, or patient rooms. Prepares and serves specially prescribed medical diets and nourishments without immediate supervision, prepares food trays, ensures that patients/inmates receive prescribed diets, and may assist in feeding weak, injured, or aged patients/inmates. Prepares, weighs, labels, and apportions special diet food as prescribed by medical staff. Operates dishwashing machine and sets up a three-compartment sink to clean dishes, utensils, pots and pans, cleans kitchen work areas, sweeps and mops floors, cleans kitchen equipment, collects and disposes of garbage, and supervises food service workers, e.g., inmate workers, performing these tasks. Assists in the receiving of food deliveries via an outside delivery dock, stores food and non-food supplies in kitchen warehouses and walk-in freezers and refrigerators, and retrieves food supplies, ingredients, and condiments from kitchen storerooms. Bones, carves, and slices cooked roasts, poultry, and other meats, as required. Acts as a leadperson who supervises and/or instructs youth in a County-sponsored program, as required. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OPTION A: Six months' experience in the preparation, serving, or cooking of food. OPTION B: Completion of a recognized course in quantity food preparation and cooking of at least six months duration.* LICENSE A valid Class C California Driver License or the ability to utilize 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 * Applicants expecting to qualify under OPTION B must include a legible copy of the certificate from an accredited school, such as Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, confirming successful completion of a recognized course in quantity food preparation and cooking at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application . Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection . 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 utilized 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 twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a computerized multiple-choice test covering mathematical computation and conversion, word problems, spelling, and reading comprehension weighted 100%. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare. 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 you r DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES 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. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Custody General and Specialized Division, Custody Food Services. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add msbeyer@lasd.org , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com , log into your profile, and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or a 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 Exams Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact E-mail: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: August 15, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER: J6416R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits ! L os Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ DEFINITION: Under general supervision, acts as a leadperson or performs the more skilled duties connected with the preparation and service of food in a County facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically work under the direction of a higher level food service worker or cook supervisor and are responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of food in a County facility. Incumbents may function as either a leadperson over a group of food service workers and/or contract employees, or may be assigned to perform the more skilled food preparation and service duties. In a large, complex organization such as a Sheriff's Department custody facility, incumbents may be assigned to perform routine food service duties. Incumbents are required to have basic knowledge of food handling and preparation methods, health and safety regulations, and be skilled in the operation and use of kitchen equipment. Incumbents must possess the ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. Duties of the position require the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time along with the ability to bend, stoop, squat, and reach. Positions assigned to either the Sheriff's or Probation Department are required to work in a custody/detention facility. Essential Job Functions Acts as a lead person over food service workers, e.g., inmate workers, in the preparation of food items, while operating standard kitchen equipment, e.g., oven, dishwasher, blender, mixing bowl, etc.; the standard kitchen equipment may be used to peel, slice, strain, or mix various food ingredients. Assigns duties to and checks work performance of subordinate food service workers, e.g., inmate workers, while in progress or upon completion. Performs light cooking duties, e.g., preparing puree meals, oatmeal, hot cakes, eggs, potatoes, burritos, or beef or chicken patties, and performs simple cooking in small quantities for service in the employees’ dining rooms. Observes food in the process of cooking and monitors cooking time, ensuring that foods are sufficiently cooked, and takes and records food temperatures. Loads serving carts and transports meals to dining halls, housing modules, or patient rooms. Prepares and serves specially prescribed medical diets and nourishments without immediate supervision, prepares food trays, ensures that patients/inmates receive prescribed diets, and may assist in feeding weak, injured, or aged patients/inmates. Prepares, weighs, labels, and apportions special diet food as prescribed by medical staff. Operates dishwashing machine and sets up a three-compartment sink to clean dishes, utensils, pots and pans, cleans kitchen work areas, sweeps and mops floors, cleans kitchen equipment, collects and disposes of garbage, and supervises food service workers, e.g., inmate workers, performing these tasks. Assists in the receiving of food deliveries via an outside delivery dock, stores food and non-food supplies in kitchen warehouses and walk-in freezers and refrigerators, and retrieves food supplies, ingredients, and condiments from kitchen storerooms. Bones, carves, and slices cooked roasts, poultry, and other meats, as required. Acts as a leadperson who supervises and/or instructs youth in a County-sponsored program, as required. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OPTION A: Six months' experience in the preparation, serving, or cooking of food. OPTION B: Completion of a recognized course in quantity food preparation and cooking of at least six months duration.* LICENSE A valid Class C California Driver License or the ability to utilize 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 * Applicants expecting to qualify under OPTION B must include a legible copy of the certificate from an accredited school, such as Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, confirming successful completion of a recognized course in quantity food preparation and cooking at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application . Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection . 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 utilized 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 twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a computerized multiple-choice test covering mathematical computation and conversion, word problems, spelling, and reading comprehension weighted 100%. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare. 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 you r DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES 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. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Custody General and Specialized Division, Custody Food Services. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add msbeyer@lasd.org , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com , log into your profile, and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or a 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 Exams Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact E-mail: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous