Temporary Cook
Job Location:
Moreno Valley, CA - USA
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Job Summary
For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
- ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary Cookto support theRiverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) Food and Nutrition Services Department in Moreno Valley.Under supervision prepares cooks and serves food at a County operated facility; takes directions from superiors in the preparation cooking and serving of meals; and performs other related duties as required.
The Cook is the journey level classification in the Cook series and reports to a supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are required to perform the full-range of cooking assignments within prescribed procedures and may guide the work of others toward the efficient accomplishment of tasks but are not responsible for a food service function. Positions allocated to the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) are assigned to the kitchen and work under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager and/or Supervising Cook.
The Cook is distinguished from the Cooks Assistant by the formers responsibility to perform the full-range of large quantity cooking assignments. This class is further distinguished from the Senior Cook in that the latter is the advanced journey level in the Cook series and provides lead direction to Cooks and Food Service Workers.
Meet the team:
Meet the Team!Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center Level II Trauma Center and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. Can you see yourself here For more information on RUHS-Medical Center please visit.
About TAP
The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary at-will basis.- 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. - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.Possession of a valid Food Handler Card or Food Safety Manager Certification.
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.)
Whats Next
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Dawn Martin at or at. For general inquiries please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.
Based on the number of applications received this posting may close early with or without notice
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however telework arrangements are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations telework eligibility and residency requirements.Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.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.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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