Head Institutional Cook

Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $61,318.40 - $82,659.20

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Annual education reimbursement

Professional reimbursement

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Job Description

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the nation, offering a broad range of public safety services designed to support and protect the community of Orange County. With nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff members, the department operates through six organizational Commands made up of 23 Divisions. These units provide vital services including land, air, and sea patrols, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, forensic science, coroner services, and specialized tactical operations. The department is recognized for its dedication to maintaining public safety through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts with community stakeholders.
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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years of institutional food service experience
One year of lead or supervisory experience
Valid California Food Handler Certification may be required
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, squatting and standing for long periods
Effective communication skills
Ability to pass extensive background investigation including fingerprinting and polygraph
No felony convictions and no current probation status

Job Qualifications

Two years experience as Institutional Cook with the County of Orange
Three years experience preparing and cooking large quantities of food in correctional facility, hospital, cafeteria, military facility, hotel, banquet or catering setting including one year supervisory experience
Knowledge of practices, methods and equipment used in large scale food preparation
Experience in menu planning and inventory control
Principles of supervision
Ability to read and understand administrative procedures, recipes and food labels
Strong record keeping and reporting skills
Familiarity with County, State and Federal food service regulations
ServSafe certification preferred but not required
Experience with food service management information systems

Job Duties

Supervise the preparation, cooking and serving of large quantities of food including special medical or religious diets
Coordinate cooking processes to ensure meals are prepared and served on time
Train and oversee cooks, food service workers and inmate or youth workers
Inspect final food products to ensure compliance with quality standards and dietary guidelines
Maintain records on food service activities, costs and prepare written reports
Monitor inventory control and coordinate quantity ordering
Ensure compliance with County, State and Federal health and safety regulations related to food services

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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