Correctional Cook (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Correctional Cook

The County of El Dorado is conducting this recruitment to fill nine (9) extra help vacancies. Four (4) extra help located in South Lake Tahoe and four (4) extra help located in Placerville for the Probation Department and one (1) extra help in either Placerville or South Lake Taohe for the Sheriff s Office. It will also establish a list for up to three (3) months which may be used to fill future full-time part-time and extra-help vacancies in the Probation and Sheriff s department in both Placerville andSouth Lake Tahoe. Under general supervision oversees inmates detainees and inmate workers and personally participates in the preparation volume cooking and portioning of meals in the County Jail or Juvenile Facility.This skilled working level class ensures that nutritional properly prepared meals are produced in a large volume institutional setting on an assigned shift. Responsibilities include overseeing inmates detainees and inmate workers assisting with food preparation. This class is distinguished from Correctional Food Services Supervisor in that the latter is the first full supervisory level. It is further distinguished from Cook by its emphasis on a correctional setting.upervises inmates detainees and inmate workers and personally participates in the preparation cooking and portioning of meals on an assigned shift. Plans meals following established guidelines and orders required food items. Prepares and oversees the preparation of a full range of meals including special diets. Directs the portioning of food for distribution to the inmate detainee population. Ensures that food preparation equipment cooking and serving utensils kitchen work areas and the dining area are orderly clean and sanitary. Uses cleans adjusts and performs minor maintenance to a variety of large institutional cooking equipment. Stores leftover food appropriately inventories and maintains stocks of food and supplies receives food and supplies unpacks and stores food in the appropriate location. Instructs inmates detainees in the techniques of food preparation cooking and portioning safe work procedures and the use and minor maintenance of institutional cooking equipment. Maintains records of food and supplies used meals served etc. prepares periodic and special reports as required. Monitors and maintains the security of facilities and equipment. Knowledge of Principles methods and equipment used in high volume meal preparation. Safe work practices and sanitation related to food preparation and service. Basic business arithmetic. Basic inventory and record keeping principles. Skill in Operating and cleaning large food preparation and cooking equipment. Ability to Plan oversee and prepare meals in a large scale setting. Oversee and prioritize the work of others. Maintain accurate records and preparing work related reports. Instructing others in work procedures. Make accurate arithmetic calculations. Read understand and follow recipes and oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Maintain security of facilities and equipment. Experience Two (2) years of experience in the institutional or commercial food industry.Other Requirements Possession of a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate within three (3) month of hire.Must pass a detailed background investigation.Official County of El Dorado on-line application requiredVisit our web site for more detailed information about this and other opportunities and to fill out the required application s www.governmentjobs.com careers edcgovEEO ADA Employer and a Drug Free WorkplaceVETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY