Correctional Cook - YTEC

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Correctional Cook - YTEC

Salary

$48,342.62 - $75,907.12 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-54420-01

Department

Probation

Opening Date

01/09/2025

Closing Date

1/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION


The Riverside County Probation Department is accepting applications for the position of Correctional Cook for the Youth Treatment and Education Center in Riverside. This position will prepare, cook, and serve food at the County detention facility; supervise food service workers in routine food preparation and cleaning activities.

Incumbents work without immediate supervision and are required to perform the full range of cooking assignments. Positions are responsible for preparing the food for assigned shifts while supervising lower-level food service personnel in semi-skilled kitchen tasks. 

Competitive candidates will have large quantity cooking experience, cooking from scratch, entire meals (protein, starch, and vegetables) for 100 people or more; experience in the fast-food industry is not applicable.

Hiring/Retention Bonus Program
The bonus is $10,000 spread over 5 years.
$500-Upon hiring
$500-After 6 months (successful probation period)
$1,000 - @ 12 months
$2,000 - @ 24 months
$2,000 - @ 36 months
$2,000 - @ 48 months
$2,000 - @ 60 months
Learn more about the hiring/retention bonus here.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Probation Department is a progressive criminal justice agency that believes in continuous improvement, searching and applying evidence-based and best practices, using measurable outcomes to evaluate programs, and doing our utmost to fulfill our mission and make Riverside County a safe and law-abiding community for its citizens. We recognize the value of a qualified, professional, dynamic, and diverse workforce and in building an organization that reflects the progressive community we serve.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares, cooks, and seasons soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, and other foods; substitutes meals when scheduled food supplies are not available.

• Assists in ordering, receiving, checking, and storing foods and supplies.

• Supervises food service workers assisting in food preparation, serving, and cleaning of kitchen facilities and equipment; maintains the security of the kitchen area and enforces disciplinary measures when needed; instructs and trains food service workers in the operation of equipment used in semi-skilled kitchen tasks.

• May perform meat cutting and baking duties.

• Prepares routine records and reports; will be required to work various shifts when other cooks are not available.

• May prepare and submit documented incident reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Option I
One year of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served.

Please note: For this recruitment, "large quantity cooking experience" is defined as regular experience preparing, from scratch, entire meals (protein, starch, and vegetables) for 100 or more people; experience in the fast-food industry is not applicable.

Option II
One year of experience in food service work within a detention facility.

Option III
Two years of experience in food service work in an institutional, military, or large commercial kitchen, or similar setting.

Knowledge of: The practices, methods, and equipment used in preparing, cooking, and serving food in large quantities; behavior of persons in detention facilities; sanitation methods in cleaning and caring or equipment; storing and inventorying large quantities of food; common weights and measures; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.

Ability to: Prepare, cook, and coordinate cooking processes so that nutritional meals are prepared and served on time; service, and cleaning tasks; read and understand recipes, labels, and instructions for food preparation; perform basic mathematical operations to determine the proportions of ingredients with a minimum of waste; cut, slice, and grind meat and poultry; follow oral and written directions; maintain effective security of kitchen equipment and utensils; prepare routine records and reports.

Schedule: Correctional Cooks are required to work rotating shifts. Some weekends and/or holidays are required. 

License/Certification: Applicants must possess either a ServSafe Certification or a Riverside County Food Handlers card at the time of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ulysses Gerardo at 951-955-5772 or e-mail at ugerardo@rivco.org.  

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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I am aware that any false statements made on this questionnaire will disqualify my application for this position. I further understand that all information and responses I provide in this application will be subject to verification through the Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination should I move forward in the selection process. I also acknowledge that this record is confidential, and this will be the property of the Riverside County Probation Department.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you currently on any form of court ordered Formal or Summary Probation?
  • Yes
  • No
03
When was the last time you used PCP, LSD (Acid), Psilocybin (Mushrooms), and /or Peyote?
  • I have never used PCP, LSD (Acid), Psilocybin (Mushrooms), and /or Peyote
  • Within the last 12 months
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
04
When was the last time you used cocaine?
  • I have never used cocaine
  • Within the last 12 months
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
05
When was the last time you used crystal meth (methamphetamines)?
  • I have never used crystal meth (methamphetamines)
  • Within the last 12 months
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
06
As an adult, have you ever been convicted of a felony by a court?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes. However, the charge was reduced expunged.
07
Have you ever been convicted of a DUI/ Wet Reckless? If yes, how long ago?
  • I have never been convicted of a DUI/Wet Reckless (
  • Yes. However, the charge was reduced/ expunged.
  • Within the last 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
08
Have you ever been injected with illegal anabolic steroids?
  • Never
  • Within the last 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
09
When was the last time you used heroin?
  • Never
  • Within the last 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
10
When was the last time you used prescription drugs recreationally?
  • Never
  • Within the last 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
11
Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving any sex offense?
  • Yes
  • I have never been convicted of a crime involving any sex offense
  • Yes. However, the charge was reduced expunged
12
Are you willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Do you currently possess either a Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate or Riverside County Food Handler's Card?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Do you have one year of experience with large quantity food service work, (i.e. preparing or cooking meals for 100+ people) this does not include fast food experience?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Do you have one year of food service work within a detention facility?
  • Yes
  • No
16
How many years of work experience do you have as a cook in an institutional, military setting, large commercial kitchen, or other similar setting?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
17
How many years of supervisory experience do you have in an institution or commercial food services environment involved with the preparation, cooking, and serving of large quantities and varieties of food?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
18
What is the largest number of people you have prepared meals or cooked for in one complete meal setting (protein, starches and vegetables), that was not in the fast food industry?
  • No Experience
  • 1-50
  • 51-100
  • 101-150
  • 151-200
  • 201-250
  • 251-350
  • 351+
19
Please list all types of equipment that you utilized to prepare meals.
20
Which of the following best describes your food service work experience? Please make sure your experience is listed in your application/resume.
  • Fastfood
  • Restaurants/Diners
  • Institutions/Hospitals
  • Catering/Banquets

Required Question

Agency
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500