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    COOK I - Napa, United States - Napa County, CA

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    Description
    Salary: $ $29.87 Hourly

    Location : Napa, CA

    Job Type: Extra Help

    Job Number:

    Department: Juvenile Hall

    Opening Date: 05/20/2024

    The Napa Valley

    Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

    Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

    The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

    Napa County as an Employer

    As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more

    The Position

    This a continuous Extra Help recruitment for Cook I in the Juvenile Hall. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will be reviewed weekly until the current vacancy is filled. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Extra Help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
    About the Department of Probation & Juvenile Hall:
    The Probation Department operates adult and juvenile Court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the live of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County's Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of short- and medium-term programs. Learn more about the Probation Department

    About the Position of Cook I - Extra Help

    Hourly Range: $25.40 (Step 1) to $29.87 (Step 5)
    The Cook I works under general supervision, prepares, cooks and serves a variety of food for regular and special diets daily within the facility. In addition to having experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities, the ideal candidate will be:
    • Passionate for food and cooking.
    • Able to obtain the Food Handler's card within six (6) months of appointment and must maintain the certificate for the duration of employment in this classification.
    • Aware of maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary environment.
    • Able to perform simple math computations in following recipes and other directions
    • Effective working with a wide variety of people.
    Extra Help positions are temporary assignments that are non-benefited and are scheduled up to 29 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year.) Extra Help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities that are open to regular part-time and full-time employees.

    Position Requirements for Cook I:
    To qualify for the Cook I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
    • Experience: One year of experience in preparing, cooking, and serving meals in large quantities.
    • Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write on the level required for successful job performance
    The Recruitment Process:
    1. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will be reviewed weekly until current extra help vacancy is filled.
    2. Review and scoring of supplemental questions will be completed by departmental Subject Matter Experts (SME) on a bi-weekly basis until the current vacancies are filled. Those who successfully pass the SME review may be contacted for departmental interviews.
    3. Departmental interviews will take place at a date determined by the department. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the department.
    The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
    Example of Duties

    View the full job description including the example of duties for COOK I HERE.

    Disaster Service Workers:
    Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).

    ADA Accommodation:
    Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at

    Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

    SALARY -
    Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

    ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
    Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:

    THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

    EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

    PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
    Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

    FINGERPRINTING -
    All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

    SELECTION PROCESS -

    FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

    01

    Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist in presenting your qualifications. Only the information provided in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    To qualify for this position it will be necessary for you to agree to an extensive background investigation, which will include criminal history, drug and alcohol use, financial history, contacts with current and prior employers, interview with friends, neighbors, etc. Do you agree to participate in the background investigation process?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    The Juvenile Hall is a 24-hour operation and work can be performed during non-standard shift hours (ex. 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or 10:30 am to 6:30 pm as well as weekends and holidays). Are you willing to work these shifts?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Do you have experience cooking for a detention facility or similar setting?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Do you currently possess a California Food Handler's card?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    Please select one of the following options as it relates to your years of experience in preparing, cooking, and serving meals in large quantities.
    • Less than 1 year of experience
    • 1-2 years of experience
    • 2-3 years of experience
    • 3 or more years of experience
    • I have no experience preparing and cooking meals in a work setting
    08

    Please select one of the following options at it relates to the number of large quantity meals served on a daily average in the work setting:
    • 0 - 25 meals served per day
    • meals served per day
    • meals served per day
    • meals served per day
    • Greater than 125 meals served per day
    09

    Please describe your related experience preparing, cooking, and serving meals in large quantities. In your response, please detail your experience and include the following:A) Experience with both meals and snacksB) Name of your current/previous employersC) Position Held AndD)Dates worked

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