Temporary Cook - Department of Public Social Services

The County of Riverside Temporary Assignment Program is looking to fill a Temporary Cook Position to support the Department of Public Social Services. The incumbent will be preparing and cooking healthy meals at a county operated facility for youth waiting for placement. Cooks will work side by side with supervisors and support staff. 

The department seeks candidates who will be comfortable working around children with behavior challenges and possible chaotic environment. 

The Department is currently looking for candidates to fill the following shifts: 

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here? 

TAP Benefits:
https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Food Handler Card or Food Safety Manager Certification. 

 EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare, cook and season soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, baked goods, and other foods; follow master recipes in the preparation of food.

• Assist in ordering, receiving, checking, and storing foods and supplies.

• Guide the work of Food Service Workers assigned to the cooking area, in the cleaning of food preparation equipment and areas; may perform meat-cutting duties.

• Prepare routine records and reports when required; will be required to work various shifts when other cooks are not available.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: One year of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served.
 
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
 
Experience: Two years in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Food Service Worker.
 
OPTION III
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
 
Experience: One year in food service work within a detention facility.

OPTION IV
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
 
Experience: One year in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Cook.

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The practices, methods, and equipment used in preparing and cooking food in large quantities from recipes; sanitation methods in cleaning and caring of equipment; storing and inventorying large quantities of food; common weights and measures; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.

Ability to: Prepare, cook, and coordinate cooking processes so that nutritional meals are prepared and served on time; read and understand recipes, labels, and instructions for food preparation; perform basic mathematical operations to determine the proportions of ingredients with a minimum of waste; follow oral and written directions; guide and provide concise instructions to Food Service Workers; cut, slice, and grind meat and poultry; maintain personal cleanliness and neatness; maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the position; prepare routine records and reports.

Veterans' Preference 
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here. 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). 

Probationary Period
 As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. 

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. 

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. 

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Daniel Kimbrough at dkimbrough@rivco.org