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Assistant Cook II

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $41,080.00 - $49,940.80
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
overtime compensation
Training opportunities

Job Description

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is a government agency responsible for maintaining law and order, public safety, and providing various essential services to the community. This department includes a dedicated Food Service unit that supports both staff and inmates within the Sheriff's facilities. The Food Service unit in the Sheriff's Department operates in a highly secure and controlled environment, ensuring that all food preparation and service standards meet strict regulations and inmates' nutritional requirements. With a focus on maintaining safety, sanitation, and nutrition, the department plays a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of all individuals within its facilities.... 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
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to read and understand therapeutic diets, production worksheets, and recipes
  • Ability to work under fluctuating temperature conditions
  • Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a secure environment
  • Ability to write simple reports and maintain records
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment
  • Physical ability to lift, bend, stoop, stand, reach overhead, push, pull, squat, twist, and turn

Job Qualifications

  • One year of experience working in a large food/dietary service department in an institutional facility
  • Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics necessary for basic menu planning and special needs diets
  • Basic math skills sufficient to maintain a simple inventory and make calculations for amount of food to prepare
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to write simple reports and maintain production records
  • Ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of sanitation, personal hygiene, and safety as applied to food preparation and service
  • Good moral character with no 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)


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