Cook Supervising

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of injustice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oaklands Human Services Department Early Childhood and Family Services Division

• A strong leader with team-building skills. You will supervise kitchen staff delegate responsibilities and promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Passionate about food quality and consistency. You will ensure all meals are prepared according to established recipes quality standards and presentation guidelines.
• Committed to food safety and sanitation. You will oversee compliance with health regulations and ensure proper food handling and storage practices.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.You will coordinate kitchen operations manage inventory and maintain efficient workflows throughout meal service.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.You will balance multiple priorities adapt to changing demands and ensure timely meal preparation.
• An excellent communicator and has strong interpersonal skills. You will collaborate with staff management and other departments to support smooth daily operations.
• Dependable and accountable. You will play a key role in maintaining kitchen standards monitoring performance and ensuring operational excellence.

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring meals are prepared stored and served safely and efficiently for large groups.
• Supervising training and scheduling kitchen staff providing guidance on food preparation sanitation safety procedures and customer service.
• Maintaining compliance with federal state and local food-service regulations including nutrition standards and food safety requirements.
• Managing food inventory monitoring supply levels and maintaining accurate records of purchases usage and expenditures.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment utensils and work areas are properly cleaned maintained and operated according to health and safety standards.
• Preparing reports tracking operational data and using computer applications to maintain records and support program administration.
• Working collaboratively with staff vendors and program personnel to ensure timely meal service and effective food-service operations.

Working for the City of Oakland

• You enjoy leading a dedicated team and helping drive innovative community-focused work.
• You enjoy working with colleagues who take pride in uplifting Oakland as a dynamic forward-thinking and vibrant community.
• You enjoy bringing fresh perspectives and being empowered to turn great ideas into real impact.
• Food culture and community inspire you and youre excited to help carry that forward.

• You will need to work hard to meet early morning production deadlines.
• You will need to rely on teamwork and adapt plans as needed when deliveries are late or incomplete.
• You will need to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

Competencies Required:

• Allocating Resources:Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
  
• Customer Focus:Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
  
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Managing Performance:Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Reading Comprehension:Understanding and using written information
• Writing:Communicating effectively in writing

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time permanent part-time or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03 if a position requires bilingual language skills only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Coursework or training in culinary arts or food service is highly desirable.

Experience:

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in ordering preparing cooking and serving meals in a large institution large commercial or hotel kitchen. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements

California Food Handler Certificate: Incumbents must obtain a California Food Handler card from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited training provider that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs within 30 days of the date of hire. The California Food Handler card must be maintained throughout the tenure of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least eighteen years of age.

Must pass a thorough background investigation

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs
• Bilingual

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online and HR staff reviews their experience education and training listed on the application against the minimum qualifications listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge skills and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history education or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment all qualified applicants will be invited to the job simulation exercise (sometimes referred to as a performance exam) (100%). The tentative date of the performance exam is the week ofAugust 24 2026.

Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Christina Dennis at

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every element of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Whats in it for you

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health:The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental:Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave:Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation:457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

*Benefits described here do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland City of Oakland CA

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions please contact Christina Dennis at