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Sacramento County Senior Food Service Cook in Sacramento, California

Senior Food Service Cook

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Senior Food Service Cook

Salary

$48,337.20 - $58,777.20 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

27750-D

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

09/12/2024

Closing Date

11/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

  • Description

  • Benefits

  • Questions

The Position

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

9/26/24, 10/24/24, 11/26/24 (Final Cut-off)

Under general supervision, the Senior Food Service Cook prepares, bakes and cooks food; performs a wide variety of duties involving the operation of kitchens in County institutions, including menu planning, food ordering, food storage, and maintenance of sanitary conditions; and assists in the supervision of a food service facility.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

  • Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring and training

  • Menu modifications for special diets

  • Formulas and methods of preparing and serving a variety of food in large quantities including recipe conversion

  • Principles of menu planning

  • Operation of commercial cooking equipment

  • ServSafe and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point practices and procedures, including proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures

Ability to

  • Lead and train staff in proper methods of food handling, food preparation and cooking techniques

  • Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff

  • Provide work direction and instruction

  • Follow and/or adjust formulas for food preparation in large quantities

  • Plan and carry out the work of a given menu to produce the required food at the right time

  • Order food and supplies in the right quantity to meet menu requirements

  • Prepare quantities of food required with minimal waste

  • Maintain personal hygiene

  • Comply with regulated health and uniform standards

  • Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships

  • Learn to use computer programs that are essential to the food service operation

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Food Service Cook.

Or: 2. Two years of full-time paid cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.

Education Substitution: Education or training from an accredited college, training school, business school or occupational training program that is directly related to the cooking and/or food service program knowledge and abilities above may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience in Pattern 2. The basis for determining equivalency is: 30 semester units (45 quarter units) equal one year of experience. Completion of training courses which do not have semester unit values are equated to semester units on the basis of: 15 clock hours of class equal one (1) semester unit.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for the above class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

ServSafe Certificate: Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate within six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and/or applicable bargaining agreement.

Physical Requirements: Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to:

  • Stoop and turn to lift items from floor level.

  • Stand for extended periods of time on hard surfaces

The following may be performed with assistance as needed:

  • Lift items weighing up to 20 pounds above one's head.

  • Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds to one's shoulder.

  • Push and pull wheeled carts requiring up to 50 pounds of exertion force.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Some positions in this class require the incumbent to:

  • Work in an area that may not have heating or air conditioning throughout a normal work day.

  • Work with inmates or interact with mental health patients.

  • Work weekends, nights, and holidays.

  • Immerse hands and lower arms in hot water; may be sprayed with hot water.

Other Requirements: All positions in this class require tuberculin clearance.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

  • Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

  • Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

  • Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

  • Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

  • A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

  • Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

  • The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

  • Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

  • If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

  • Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

  • If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

  • For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

  • If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

    FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

  • www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:

The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:

All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:

The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

  • Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

  • Marriage or Family Relationships

  • Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

  • DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

    Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

  • MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

    The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:

The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:

If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:

Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:

Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:

Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:

Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:

  1. Become a union member;

  2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,

  3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

  • I have read and understood the above instructions.

    02

    Positions in this class require the incumbent to work in a correctional or youth detention facility in close proximity with incarcerated people. Select the box below to confirm your understanding of this requirement.

  • I understand that Senior Food Service Cooks are required to work in a correctional or youth detention facility in close proximity with incarcerated people.

    03

    Incumbents in this class are required to pass an extensive law enforcement background check. Select the box below to confirm your understanding of this requirement.

  • I understand that Senior Food Service Cooks are required to pass an extensive law enforcement background check.

    04

    Select the one box that best describes your possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

  • I possess a high school diploma or GED.

  • I do not possess a high school diploma nor a GED.

    05

    NOTE: If your exam score (based on your supplemental questionnaire responses) places you within the reachable ranks on the resulting eligible list and you are invited to interview; you will be asked to expand on, clarify, and/or provide examples to support the selections you made on this exam (supplemental questionnaire).

  • I have read and understand the above information.

    06

    Listed below are the minimum qualifications for the position:

    Either: Pattern One (1) – One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Food Service Cook.

Or: Pattern Two (2) – Two years of full-time paid cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.

Education Substitution: Education or training from an accredited college, training school, business school or occupational training program that is directly related to the cooking and/or food service program knowledge and abilities above may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience in Pattern 2.

The basis for determining equivalency is: 30 semester units (45 quarter units) equal one year of experience.

Please Note: Completion of training courses which do not have semester unit values are equated to semester units on the basis of: 15 clock hours of class equal one (1) semester unit.

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

  • I have one (1) or more years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Food Service Cook.

  • I have two (2) or more years of full-time, paid cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.

  • I meet the experience requirements listed above in Pattern two (2) with the education substitution. I have attached my transcripts as required to demonstrate that I meet the minimum qualifications.

  • I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

    07

    List your training and education as it relates to the Senior Food Service Cook position. For all training, describe the type of training (e.g. formal classroom, on-the-job training, etc.). For all education listed, provide the school/institution and, if applicable, the units completed, degrees obtained, and certificates received.

    08

    Some positions in this class may be required to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate within six (6) months of appointment. Select the one box that best describes your active ServSafe California Food Protection Manager or ServSafe California Food Handler Card status.

  • I possess a valid ServSafe California Food Protection Manager certificate.

  • I have previously possessed a ServSafe California Food Protection Manager certificate.

  • I do not possess a ServSafe California Food Protection Manager certificate but I possess a valid ServSafe California Food Handler Card.

  • I have previously possessed a ServSafe California Food Handler Card.

  • I have never possessed a ServSafe California Food Protection Manager certificate nor a ServSafe California Food Handler Card.

    09

    If you possess a valid ServSafe California Food Protection Manager certificate and/or a ServSafe California Food Handler Card, please list the date issued and attach a copy to this application. If you previously possessed a ServSafe California Food Protection Manager certificate or ServSafe California Food Handler Card, please list the expiration date(s). If you have never possessed a ServSafe California Food Protection Manager certificate nor a ServSafe California Food Handler Card, please type none.

    10

    Select all boxes for which you have two (2) or more years of full-time, paid experience independently performing and/or providing lead worker direction to others responsible for performing the listed duties within an institutional or commercial setting. If you have no relevant experience, select none.

  • None.

  • Preparing meals using commercial/industrial kitchen equipment.

  • Cooking large quantities of food (e.g. large batch cooking or institutional style cooking).

  • Adhering to established recipes.

  • Cooking for special diets.

  • Overseeing and accounting for portion control for large quantity servings.

  • Adhering to dietary guidelines, such as My Plate and USDA Guidelines.

  • Preparing various ethnic meals.

  • Preparing soups and sauces.

    11

    Select all boxes for which you have two (2) or more years of experience operating the listed equipment in an institutional or commercial setting. If you have no relevant experience, select none.

  • None.

  • Commercial/industrial dishwashers.

  • Commercial/industrial Slicer.

  • Commercial/industrial tilt Skillet.

  • Commercial/industrial Steamer.

  • Commercial/industrial mixer.

  • Commercial/industrial Blender.

  • Commercial/industrial ovens.

  • Commercial/industrial combi ovens.

  • Commercial/industrial open and flattop stoves.

  • Commercial/industrial fryers.

  • Commercial/industrial grills.

  • Commercial/industrial tilt grill.

  • Immersion Blender.

    12

    Select all of the boxes for which you have one (1) or more years of experience performing the listed duties in an institutional or commercial setting. If you do not have relevant experience performing the listed duties, select none.

  • None.

  • Leading and supervising the work performed by cooks.

  • Organizing, planning, and coordinating the daily work activities of food service workers.

  • Monitoring work performed by food service employees for progress and quality.

  • Training and mentoring food service employees.

  • Communicating information to subordinate food service employees in both oral and written form.

  • Ensuring compliance with established policy, standards, and best practices associated with the sanitary conditions of food preparation, serving, and storage.

  • Instructing others responsible for preparing and serving food, cleaning, and sanitation in accordance with health standards.

  • Maintaining inventory of and placing orders for food and supplies.

  • Overseeing deliveries and accounting for the receipt of orders (e.g. food, supplies, etc.).

  • Overseeing food service related documentation activities (e.g. daily logs, incident reports, etc.).

  • Regularly using Microsoft Suite programs (e.g. Excel and Word) to document work activities (e.g. incident reports, etc.).

  • Cooking independently with limited oversight.

  • Working in confined space in close proximity to others.

  • Supervising staff in a correctional/detention facility.

  • Responding to and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.

    13

    Select the one box that best describes your paid commercial restaurant and/or industrial kitchen cooking experience. If you do not have experience cooking in a commercial restaurant nor an industrial kitchen, select none.

  • None.

  • Less than one (1) year.

  • One (1) or more but less than two (2) years.

  • Two (2) or more but less than five (5) years.

  • Five (5) or more years.

    14

    Select the one box that best describes your experience in supervising or providing technical assistance to other food service staff. If you do not have experience in supervising or providing technical assistance to other food service staff, select none.

  • None.

  • I have occasionally helped or guided other staff members but have not held a formal supervisory role.

  • I have regularly provided technical assistance to other food service employees or institutional workers.

  • I have full supervisory experience, including hiring, disciplining, and terminating food service employees or institutional workers.

    15

    Select the one box that best describes your highest level of responsibility for ordering food and supplies for a large-scale food service operation. If you do not have experience ordering food and supplies for a large-scale food service operation, select none.

  • None.

  • I have only ordered food and supplies for small-scale food service operations.

  • I have occasionally ordered food and supplies for a large-scale food service operation.

  • I have regularly ordered food and supplies for a large-scale food service operation.

    16

    Select the one box that best describes your familiarity with menu planning for special diets. If you do not have experience with menu planning for special diets, select none.

  • None.

  • I have some experience with menu planning for special diets but have not been the primary person responsible.

  • I have only followed pre-planned menus for special diets without contributing to the planning process.

  • I have extensive experience and have regularly planned menus for special diets.

    17

    Select the one box that best describes your experience with food safety and sanitation procedures, such as those covered by ServSafe or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). If you do not have experience with food safety and sanitation procedures, select none.

  • None.

  • I have basic knowledge but limited hands-on experience.

  • I have extensive experience and have implemented these procedures in my workplace.

  • I am certified in these procedures and have trained others in their application.

    18

    Select the one box that best describes how often were you responsible for ensuring that the kitchen and equipment were kept in sanitary and proper working condition. If you have never been responsible for ensuring that the kitchen and equipment were kept in sanitary and proper working condition, select none.

  • None.

  • I have been occasionally responsible for ensuring that the kitchen and equipment were kept in sanitary and proper working condition, when asked by my supervisor.

  • I have been regularly responsible for ensuring that the kitchen and equipment were kept in sanitary and proper working condition, as a key part of my job.

  • I was solely responsible for this and reported directly to management.

    19

    Select the one box that best describes your experience with adjusting recipes for large-scale food production. If you do not have experience with adjusting recipes for large-scale food production, select none.

  • None.

  • I have adjusted recipes for large-scale food production occasionally under supervision.

  • I have regularly adjusted recipes for large-scale food production independently.

  • I have created and adjusted recipes independently for large-scale operations.

    20

    Select the one box that best describes your experience with managing food inventory. If you do not have experience with managing food inventory, select none.

  • None.

  • I have occasionally assisted with inventory management.

  • I have regularly managed food inventory and ensured stock levels met operational needs.

  • I have designed and implemented an inventory management system.

    21

    Select the one box that best describes your experience with training new kitchen staff or institutional workers in proper food preparation and safety techniques. If you do not have experience with training new kitchen staff or institutional workers in proper food preparation and safety techniques, select none.

  • None.

  • I have assisted the lead trainer with training sessions for proper food preparation and safety techniques for new staff or institutional workers.

  • I have led training sessions for new kitchen staff or institutional workers in proper food preparation and safety techniques.

    22

    For all selections made in response to Questions 6 – 21, detail the following experience:

  • Employer(s) and dates of employment

  • Institutional and/or commercial setting(s) for which the duties were performed

  • Position title(s) and level(s) (e.g. entry, supervisory, etc.)

  • Duties performed

  • Type of supervision received (e.g. direct supervision, general oversight, etc.) when performing each duty

    If you selected none in response to questions 6 – 21, type none.

    23

    Senior Food Service Cook incumbents are often scheduled to work irregular hours, to include various shifts, weekends, and holidays. Positions in this class require the incumbent to work in a correctional or youth detention facility.

Select all that you are available for and willing to work.

  • Morning shifts beginning at 5:00 a.m.

  • Mid-day shifts beginning at 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.

  • Swing shifts; evening hours.

  • NOC shifts (graveyard shift); overnight hours.

  • Weekends.

  • Holidays.

  • Ten (10) hour shifts, four (4) days each week.

  • Eight (8) hour shifts, five (5) days each week.

  • In a 24/7, 365 day facility.

  • In a correctional facility.

  • In a youth detention facility.

    24

    Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.

  • None.

  • I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License.

  • I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher.

  • I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License.

    25

    I have read and can meet the following General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

  • Criminal History and Background Checks (I understand a background check will be required if I am offered a position).

  • Driver License Requirement

  • ServSafe Certificate

  • Physical Requirements

  • Working Conditions

  • Other Requirement (Tuberculin Clearance)

    • Yes.

    26

    The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
  • Yes.

  • No.

    Required Question

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Address

700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone

(916) 874-5593

Website

http://www.saccountyjobs.net

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