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- FIRST DAY OF FILINGNOVEMBER 20 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 NUMBERJ6399TTYPE OF RECRUITMENTOPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los 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 employees salary.
- Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits.
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Head Cook and are responsible for participating in and supervising the work of subordinate cooks food service workers contract employees and/or inmate workers engaged in all phases of food preparation and cooking in a County facility. Incumbents provide technical direction and training to less experienced cooks and food service workers in the standard techniques of quantity food preparation utilized in the mixing cooking baking and serving of complete meals in an institutional environment. Incumbents must possess the written and verbal communication skills necessary to follow daily/weekly meal plans and to supervise and monitor the work of staff ensuring that food items are prepared properly and on time. Positions at this level must be experienced in modifying standardized recipes according to the needs of the facility or ingredients available. These positions provide training to subordinate staff in the safe use and care of kitchen equipment overseeing the operation breakdown and cleaning of standard and specialized food service equipment and providing instruction in proper sanitation methods as well as health and safety regulations. Incumbents must have the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and may be required to bend stoop squat and reach. Positions assigned to either the Sheriffs or Probation Departments are required to work in a custody/detention facility and are distinguished by their responsibility for supervising inmate workers. Essential Job Functions
Supervises the work of food service staff and/or inmate workers by overseeing the setting up of meal facilities; overseeing the serving of food; planning work; assigning work; advising; monitoring; motivating; training; supporting; coaching; counseling; disciplining; approving/auditing employees work products; and evaluating work performance in order to ensure: a) products/services are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner and b) compliance with department policy and procedures and health and safety regulations.
Leadsthe workof food service staff and/or inmate workersby assigning work; inspecting the work;providing guidance and technical expertise; aligning work projects with work priorities; monitoring reviewing and evaluating work projects; and training coaching and mentoringin orderto ensure work is in compliance with department policy and procedures and health and safety regulations.
Cooks large quantity mealsby using standard preparation and cooking techniques; preparing of a variety of food items; properly using various kitchen utensils and equipment; portioning and serving food items; preparing and setting up meal facilities; properly cleaning dishes pots pans equipment kitchen work areas and food storage areas; order to feed staff and correctional inmates.
Instructs food services staff and/or inmate workers in health and safety regulations by observing and communicating with food services staff and/or inmate workers; demonstrating how to sanitize stations; providing training videos on food handling; providing opportunities to participate in food handling activities; order to ensure compliance with those regulations.
Ensures quality assurance by inspecting food supplies received; rejecting those supplies of poor or unacceptable quality; overseeing the proper storage of supplies accepted; monitoring the rotation of supplies to prevent spoilage; order to ensure that the quality of food prepared is acceptable and meets established dietary guidelines.
Coordinates workstation cooking activitieswith those of other kitchen units by organizing general inmate meals and/or medical diets; communicating with other facilities; communicating with food service staff; preparing food for two or more facilities; orderto ensure that the quality of food prepared is acceptable and meets established guidelines (dietary health safety etc.).
Ensures that utensils and work areas are clean and ready for the next shiftby inspecting utensils and work areas; when necessarycleaning utensils and work areas; logging in daily duties; logging in water refrigerator freezer temperatures; order to: a) update next shift; b) account for all utensils; c) ensure smooth transition into the next shift.
Modifies recipes to meet changes in the number of servings and the substitution of recipe ingredients when other ingredients are unavailable by asking supervisor if there are any menu changes; checking to see if supplies are in-stock; communicating with supervisor regarding out-of-stock supplies and meal modifications; beginning prepping and cooking; order to meet the dietary needs of inmates and staff.Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OPTION A:
Completion of a certificate program accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute (ACFEI) of at least 48 semester units in Culinary Arts from an accredited college* -AND- two years experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional commercial military or similar establishment***.
OPTION B:
Two years journey level**** experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional commercial military or similar establishment***.LICENSE
A valid California Class C 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
*In order to receive credit for the degree or certificate you MUST includea legible copy of the official transcripts AND official degree or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the areas of specializationat the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to and indicate your name the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement.**Experience in fast food service is not considered as qualifying for this position. Quantity food preparation and cooking of complete (breakfast lunch and dinner) mealsrefers to experience preparing and cooking a variety of food items including soups meats vegetables and other foods.
***Similar establishment refers to establishments such as correctional facilities hospitals hotels restaurants and universities.
****Journey level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge skills and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably. Positions at this level operate with fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques locating appropriate regulation or applying proper procedures to carry out work.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Credit will be given to applicants who possess DESIRABLEqualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing.An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field from an accredited college*.
Full-time work experience*****: monitoring and arranging food inventory based on freshness and expiration dates; cooking complete (breakfast lunch and dinner) large quantity meals; preparing and cooking complete (breakfast lunch and dinner) meals in accordance with health and safety regulations; ensuring that the utensils and work areas are clean; modifying food items as necessary to meet changing demands/needs; preparing food items for the next shift or day.
*****Full-time work experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week.
Culinary experience in institutional establishments (e.g. hospitals correctional facilities universities schools etc.)
Culinary experience in commercial establishments (e.g. nursing homes restaurants (other than fast food service) hotels catering businesses etc.)
Culinary experience in military establishments (e.g. Army Navy etc.)
Avalid formal culinary certification(s) (e.g. ServeSafe Food Manager Certification CFC - Certified Fundamentals Cook CEPC - Certified Executive Pastry Chef and Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook (CFPC) etc.) completed within the last five (5) years.
Supervisory/Acting Supervisory****** experience training employees; motivating employees; promoting employee safety; handling employee grievances; monitoring and reviewing the work of employees; documenting and implementing disciplinary action; directing and evaluating the performance of employees; planning assigning and delegating assignments to employees; participating in employee hiring appointment and termination processes.
******Supervisory experience refers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning assigning and reviewing work of staff (typically three (3) to ten (10) employees) evaluating employee performance approving leaves of absence counseling and recommending discipline.
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 Sheriffs 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 Training and Experience evaluation based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.The Training and Experience evaluation will assess the following:
- Specialized Formal Education (i.e. related to Culinary Arts or a related field)
- Work Duties
- Types of Establishments
- Culinary Certifications
- Supervisory/Acting Supervisory Experience
CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHERIN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
VETERANS CREDIT
If you served in the military and was honorably discharged you may qualify for Veterans Credit. To receive this credit please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.
ELIGIBILITYINFORMATION
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 six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
If you successfully pass the exam process and are invited for a hiring interview you will participate in a jail facility order to participate in the jail facility tour you will be required to complete a Custody Facility Clearance Application and be subjected to a background check for access into the Los Angeles County Jail System.
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 Sheriffs Department (Department) has azero tolerancepolicy for its employees for the following:- use of narcotics controlled substances and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Custody General & Specialized Division Custody Food Services at Mens Central Jail Twin Towers Correctional Facility and Century Regional Detention Facility.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any
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 questionnaireONLINEonly. 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 andapplications may be rejectedat any time during the selection process.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearlyshown that you meet theMINIMUMREQUIREMENTSand you have completely filled out your application.
Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically by 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 you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and ensure that you do not enter an incorrect email address.
IMPORTANT NOTES- Please note that ALLinformation included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATIONat 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 WILLNOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be DISQUALIFIED.
CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL
- All notices including 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 as well as and 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 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 or email the documents to
at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendardaysfrom the date of application filing. Failure to submit the required documentation will result inapplication 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.
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 AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
