Ventura County
Sheriff's Jail Cook
Ventura County, Ventura, California, us, 93006
What We OfferThe County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:
A General Salary Increase -
3.5% effective December 22, 2024.Educational Incentive -
An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.Bilingual Incentive
- Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department.Deferred Compensation -
Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.Health Plans -
You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.Flexible Spending Accounts -
Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.Pension Plan -
Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan.Holidays -
12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Position OverviewThe Ventura County Sheriff's Office has immediate openings for experienced cooks. Under direction, performs large quantity cooking in a sheriff's correctional institution (jail). Work will involve contact and direction of jail inmates in the preparation and serving of food.
The ideal candidate will have experience cooking in a large-scale eatery preparing a variety of meals in large quantities.
Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants who fail to indicate on their application their ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays will not continue in the process.
PAYROLL TITLE:
Jail CookAGENCY/DEPARTMENT:
Sheriff's Office
Jail Cook is represented by Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULEOPENING DATE:
Thursday, February 1, 2024CLOSING DATE:
Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants to meet business needs.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:Prepares and cooks food in accordance with the State of California requirements for prisoner and inmate caloric intake;Assists in serving of food at correctional facility(ies);Maintains cleanliness of working area and equipment;Directs and trains inmate workers in the preparation and serving of food;Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.
DESIRED:
Experience as a cook in a correctional facility, military, hospital, university or other large scale eatery.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of methods of preparing food in quantity and considerable variety, kitchen sanitation, and food storage.
Working ability to plan and direct the work of others; write simple English sentences; understand and follow written and oral instructions and recipes; prepare tasty food, serve it attractively, and prepare large quantities of food required with a minimum of waste.
FINAL FILING DATE:
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L1970, Ventura, CA 93009 by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail:
An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the minimum requirements as outlined in this job posting. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be given a score of seventy percent (70%) and placed on the eligible list.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
PRIOR TO ACTUAL APPOINTMENT FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF'S HUMAN RESOURCES.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.#J-18808-Ljbffr
A General Salary Increase -
3.5% effective December 22, 2024.Educational Incentive -
An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.Bilingual Incentive
- Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department.Deferred Compensation -
Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.Health Plans -
You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.Flexible Spending Accounts -
Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.Pension Plan -
Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan.Holidays -
12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Position OverviewThe Ventura County Sheriff's Office has immediate openings for experienced cooks. Under direction, performs large quantity cooking in a sheriff's correctional institution (jail). Work will involve contact and direction of jail inmates in the preparation and serving of food.
The ideal candidate will have experience cooking in a large-scale eatery preparing a variety of meals in large quantities.
Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants who fail to indicate on their application their ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays will not continue in the process.
PAYROLL TITLE:
Jail CookAGENCY/DEPARTMENT:
Sheriff's Office
Jail Cook is represented by Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULEOPENING DATE:
Thursday, February 1, 2024CLOSING DATE:
Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants to meet business needs.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:Prepares and cooks food in accordance with the State of California requirements for prisoner and inmate caloric intake;Assists in serving of food at correctional facility(ies);Maintains cleanliness of working area and equipment;Directs and trains inmate workers in the preparation and serving of food;Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.
DESIRED:
Experience as a cook in a correctional facility, military, hospital, university or other large scale eatery.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of methods of preparing food in quantity and considerable variety, kitchen sanitation, and food storage.
Working ability to plan and direct the work of others; write simple English sentences; understand and follow written and oral instructions and recipes; prepare tasty food, serve it attractively, and prepare large quantities of food required with a minimum of waste.
FINAL FILING DATE:
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L1970, Ventura, CA 93009 by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail:
An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the minimum requirements as outlined in this job posting. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be given a score of seventy percent (70%) and placed on the eligible list.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
PRIOR TO ACTUAL APPOINTMENT FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF'S HUMAN RESOURCES.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.#J-18808-Ljbffr