COOK (Full-Time with Benefits)

Rowland Unified School District

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3872 - 4718

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ASSIGNMENT

FULL-TIME POSITION - INCLUDING BENEFITS

POSITION:
There is currently one (1) immediate vacancy in this position eight (8) hours per day five (5) days per week twelve (12) months per year. The tentative work schedule is 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. An eligibility list is being established to fill the currentvacancy and to fill sub positions that may occur within the nextsix months.

FILING PERIOD:

Applications for this position will be accepted online only untilFriday December 19 2025 until 4:30 PM.

* APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY*

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Supervisor cooks and prepares a variety of main dishes and hot food items including meats vegetables and sauces according to federal and state school breakfast and lunch menu requirements in a centralized food production kitchen; conducts inventory and maintains related records; and maintains food service facilities and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS WITHIN THE JOB FAMILY:
Incumbents prepare a variety of main dishes in large quantities based on the student and adult menus. While they follow standardized recipes it may be necessary to rework recipes in order to increase or decrease recipes to yield desired quantity such as when preparing meals for special luncheon meetings dinners etc. Incumbents are evaluated on their ability to prepare food in large quantities which is appetizing and visually appealing and their ability to meet daily timelines in order for food to be ready for delivery to the serving kitchens. Lack of attention to detail such as when reading recipes and adding ingredients could result in additional work and wasted food products. Incumbents may direct the work of staff assigned to assist them in preparing food. They are expected to work independently however the Head Cook usually tastes each batch/pot of food and provides instructions regarding adjustments to be made to products such as adding more spices base etc.

The class of Cook is distinguished from the class of Head Cook in that incumbents in the latter class have lead worker responsibility provide input into the formal evaluation process and work closely with the Nutrition Services Supervisor in the menu planning process.

Classified Salary Range:18

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.

EXPERIENCE: One year of batch cooking experience involving the preparation of a variety of main dishes and hot and cold food items in a central kitchen restaurant or large institutional setting is required.

Applicants mustprovide a copy of the following at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):

United States High School Diploma General Education Development (G.E.D.) or its recognized equivalent;
A valid and current Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate approved by the State of California.

List of businesses that offer Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate here Asked Questions
may also be emailed to .Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

A valid and current Food Safety Manager Certificate approved by the State of California is required.
A valid class C California Driver License and use of a private automobile may be required and if so must be maintained during employment.
USDA Professional Standards: Maintain a minimum of 6 hours of annual continuing education/training in the areas of the Child Nutrition Programs and food safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work primarily inside a central kitchen environment with frequent interruptions changing priorities and short deadlines in varying temperatures including extreme heat from ovens and steamers and extreme cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers in contact with hot food items with heavy machinery and sharp objects such as knives and slicers with exposure to chemical agents and fumes from cleaning agents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand for an extended period of time walk sit stoop bend at the waist reach overhead above shoulders and horizontally lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance push and pull moderately heavy items use fingers and wrists and/or hands repetitively in a slicing or twisting motion or while applying pressure use both hands simultaneously climb ladders speak clearly hear normal conversation see small details use a telephone and may drive a vehicle.

EXAMINATION

OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of:

Job Related Written Exam
Performance Exam
Structured Interview Exam

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

INFORMATION REGARDING OBTAINING CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE:
List of businesses that offer Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate:
Asked Questions:
OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States youMUSThave your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service please access the following:
Rowland USD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director the new employees eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veterans / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months.All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination tuberculosis test background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301 an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment with a MONEY ORDER ONLY payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when theeligible is firstemployedby the District except for positions designated management or senior management.Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit.Veterans credit can only be applied once upon initial hire.

ASSIGNMENTFULL-TIME POSITION - INCLUDING BENEFITSPOSITION:There is currently one (1) immediate vacancy in this position eight (8) hours per day five (5) days per week twelve (12) months per year. The tentative work schedule is 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. An eligibility list is being established to fill the ...