The City of Shafter Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Women Are Encouraged to Apply. (No. 00-1/posted 02/11/00)

Under the supervision of the cook supervisor, the cook is in charge of shift responsibilities to plan, organize, supervise and assist with the preparation and distribution of all food at the Correctional Facility.

Duties: Coordinates and participates in all food service activities of inmate workers including preparing and cooking foods; distributes the appropriate quantities of food to the facility dining room; estimates food consumption; coordinates work of inmate personnel engaged in preparing, cooking and serving of meals; keeps inmate time cards and pay sheets current and accurate; documents inmate behavior and work performance; reports unusual occurrences and/or breaches of security; receives and checks food and supplies for quality and quantity; and may employ, train and discharge inmate workers.

Requirements: at least one year food service experience. Experience as a cook in large kitchens with responsibility of planning, preparation and serving of meals is preferred.
Candidates must also possess a valid California drivers license; be at least 21 years of age; be a United States citizen or legal resident; have no felony convictions and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Knowledge of: principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking and baking, dispensing, and serving of food in large quantities; food handling, sanitation, and the sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas; food accounting and adjusting rations to changing needs; keeping inventories and making requisitions; preparation and use of recipes in a food control program; food values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups.

Skills in: judging food quality; preparing and cooking quantity foods according to nutritional standards and planned menus; maintaining accurate records and preparing reports; making arithmetic calculations, including fractions and decimals; reading and writing English at a level required for successful job performance; plan, organize, and directing the work of others; adjust rations to changing needs; keeping inventories and make requisitions; analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action; and keeping records and prepare reports.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Applicants must submit to the City of Shafter Personnel Office a City of Shafter employment application form and a copy of current DMV printout. Resumes not accepted in lieu of City of Shafter application. Facsimiles not accepted.
Based on an evaluation of the information contained on the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear before an appraisal board for an oral interview. The appraisal board will evaluate each candidate's experience, education, knowledge and abilities for the position. The oral interview examination is weighted at 100%.
Prior to appointment, successful candidates must successfully pass a background investigation that includes drug testing, and medical examination. Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. One vacancy currently exists.
Applications are available at the City of Shafter Personnel Office located at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, California 93263. For further information, call the job hotline at (661) 746-8929.
Please contact the personnel office if you have a disability or impairment for which you may need assistance or accommodation during any part of the examination process.