SENIOR COOK

FIRST DAY OF FILING

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)

The filing period may be suspended at any time without prior notice. The examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. No applications will be accepted outside of the official application filing period. NO EXCEPTIONS.

J6399T – OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public‑sector benefits packages in the nation.

• Flexible Benefit Plans – A monthly “benefit allowance” for pre‑tax and after‑tax benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, health care spending accounts, long‑term disability insurance, and subsidized dependent care spending accounts.
• Robust Retirement Packages – Contributory defined‑benefit plan with optional tax‑deferred income plans and a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee salary.
• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits.
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

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Under general supervision, this position supervises food service workers and subordinate cooks, and participates in the performance of quantity food preparation and cooking duties at a County facility.

Positions in this class typically report to a Head Cook and supervise the work of subordinate cooks, food service workers, contract employees, and/or inmate workers engaged in all phases of food preparation and cooking in a County facility. Incumbents provide technical direction, training, and supervision of staff in standard cooking techniques, equipment usage, sanitation, health and safety regulations, and food safety.

They must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to follow meal plans and supervise staff. Experiences with recipe modification, equipment maintenance, and workplace safety are required. Physical demands include standing or walking for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Supervise food service staff and/or inmate workers overseeing meal setup, serving, work planning, assignment, advising, monitoring, motivating, training, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating employee performance.
• Lead work of food service staff and/or inmate workers by assigning, inspecting, providing guidance, aligning projects with priorities, evaluating performance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Cook large quantity meals using standard techniques, prepare diverse food items, portion and serve food, and maintain cleanliness of dishes, equipment, and storage areas.
• Instruct staff and/or inmate workers on health and safety regulations through observation, communication, demonstrations, training videos, and hands‑on activities.
• Ensure quality assurance by inspecting supplies, rejecting poor quality, overseeing storage, monitoring rotations, and preventing spoilage.
• Coordinate workstation cooking activities with other kitchen units and other facilities, preparing food for multiple sites as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils and work areas, logging daily duties and temperature readings.
• Modify recipes to meet changes in servings or ingredient substitutions.

Completion of a cuisine program accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute (ACFEI) of at least 48 semester units in Culinary Arts, and two years’ experience in quantity food preparation and cooking in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment.

Two years’ journey‑level experience in quantity food preparation and cooking in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment.

A valid California Class C Driver License or an alternative transportation method to carry out job‑related essential functions.

Physical Class – III – Moderate:
Stand or walk most of the time; bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach; work on irregular surfaces; occasionally lift objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequently lift 10–25 pounds.

Credit will be given for applicants who possess…