Stanislaus County, CA

Assistant Cook II

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $41,080.00 - $49,940.80
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
On-call
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee wellness programs
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Stanislaus County, located in Modesto, California, is an established government entity dedicated to serving its residents with a wide range of public services. The County is well-known for its vibrant community enriched with beautiful parks, excellent education facilities, outstanding healthcare, a rich cultural scene, and numerous recreational activities such as golfing, river rafting, boating, and various festivals. Known by its motto "Striving to be the Best," Stanislaus County fosters a workplace where every employee’s contribution is valued in promoting the health, safety, welfare, and economic vitality of the community. The county's commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and ongoing professional development makes... Show More

Job Requirements

  • One year of experience working in a large food/dietary service department in an institutional facility
  • no felony convictions
  • must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in Federal penitentiary or State prison
  • ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • ability to read English to understand diet instructions, production work sheets and recipes
  • ability to stand for long periods under varying temperature conditions
  • capacity to lift, carry or push supplies up to 50 pounds
  • maintain professionalism and composure when working in secure environments
  • ability to write simple reports and maintain production records
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment
  • physical ability to lift, bend, stoop, stand, reach, push, pull, squat, twist, and turn

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one year of experience in a large food/dietary service department in an institutional facility
  • knowledge of nutrition and dietetics for menu planning and special needs diets
  • basic math skills for inventory and food preparation calculations
  • understanding of sanitation, personal hygiene, and safety standards in food service
  • ability to read and understand instructions and recipes
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment
  • good moral character without felony convictions

Job Duties

  • Confer with Food Service Supervisor regarding duties, standards, procedures, and other matters relating to food service
  • check menus for all meals according to diet sheet
  • update cardex, explain special diets to cooks
  • prepare daily tallies of food orders and record on production sheet
  • check trays that have been filled on tray line for attractiveness and accurate compliance with instructions on diet sheets
  • load trays on carts to be taken to destination
  • assist in staff scheduling and instruction regarding proper methods of performing duties, proper operation of kitchen equipment, arrangement and appointment of food on trays, and sanitation and safety standards
  • designated in charge of all Food Service Operations in the absence of the Food Service Director, Food Service Supervisor or Dietitian
  • provide Food Service Supervisor with input for Assistant Cook I evaluations
  • assist cook/chill kettle, in bakery, in prep room, and with catering events
  • fill in for Assistant Cook I where necessary

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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