Cook- Sheriff's Institutions
Company: County of Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary
$53,956.23 - $64,352.17 Annually
Location
County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Sheriff-Coroner
Job Number
23-1877-01 (O)
Description
To learn more information about the Sheriff's Office,
please visit our website at www.SBSheriff.org
To submit an online application, CLICK HERE
We are accepting applications to fill current and future vacancies
in All Locations for the Sheriff's Office.
Vacancies: The established employment list will be used to fill
vacancies at All Locations in the Sheriff's Office Custody Jail
Facilities, which includes Santa Barbara Main Jail and the future
Santa Maria Jail (separate lists for different locations will not
be established). Incumbents must be willing to accept an assignment
at any Custody Jail Facility throughout Santa Barbara County.
Applicant must check "All Locations" on the application agency wide
question and supplemental questionnaire.
POSITION: Under general supervision, coordinates the preparation,
cooking and serving of meals for large groups of people in a
central jail kitchen; trains and oversees a crew of inmates
assigned to work in the kitchen; and performs related duties as
required. Food services is responsible for meal preparation of over
3,000 meals a day, 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The
position is responsible for limited cooking in an oversight
capacity, assigning, and instructing up to 25 inmates to do
specific tasks that include slicing meat, making salads, staff
cook, making special diet meals, kitchen helper, dishwashers,
making sandwiches, and directed to other assignments as necessary.
This requires checking with each inmate that they are following
instructions and doing assignments correctly. WORK SCHEDULE: This
position requires shift work, days and /or nights, including
weekends and holidays (e.g. Thanksgiving and Christmas). Shift
schedules include - nights 4 days/10 hours and day shift at 12
hours with rotating days. Night shift qualifies for shift
differential pay at .75 cents per hour for regularly assigned night
shift work.
County of Santa Barbara Employee Benefits and Compensation
Benefits and Wellness Plans-Medical/Dental/Vision CLICK HERE
Compensation Summary CLICK HERE.
Retirement Plans: CLICK HERE
Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public
employment.Holidays: 12 days per year. Sick Leave: 12 days sick
leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be
converted to service credit upon retirement. Health Plan: Choice of
medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes
toward the employee's premium. On-Site Employee Health Clinics in
Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic
services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over
age 15.
Uniform Allowance: $5-$10 bi-weekly
Shift Differential Pay: 75 cents per hour for regularly assigned
night shift work
In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may
qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit
towards an advanced vacation accrual rate. Ideal Candidate will
possess:* Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness* Good moral
character
* Credibility
* Integrity
* Dependable
* Good judgment under pressure
* Ability to converse fluently in English and Spanish is
desirable.Disqualifiers
* An adult felony conviction in California, or with a conviction
for an offense in another state which would be classified as a
felony in California
* Currently on Probation or Parole
* Adult felony and/or misdemeanor conviction(s) may be
disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how
recent
* Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime
* Recent drug use; failure to reveal prior use will be
disqualifying
* Unfavorable work history
* History of committing domestic violence
* Recent use of marijuana may be disqualifying
* Illegal possession of marijuana
Examples of Duties
Employment Standards
Knowledge of: the methods and procedures of quantity food
preparation; kitchen sanitation and safe food storage practices;
use and care of cooking equipment and utensils; kitchen safety; and
basic math.
Ability to: prepare quantities of food required with a minimum of
waste; assign and review work, and provide training to kitchen
workers; prepare tasty food, and serve it attractively; maintain
kitchen, dining area, kitchen utensils, and equipment in a sanitary
manner; communicate clearly to provide directions to kitchen help;
organize and prioritize work assignments; make simple arithmetic
computations; read and understand memos and directives from
superiors; keep simple records; prepare and serve food in an
allotted time and on schedule; maintain effective working
relationships with inmates and staff; complete skilled quantity
cooking with a minimum of supervision; understand and follow
written and oral instructions; and write simple memos using correct
grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Additional Requirements:
Desirable Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Application and Supplemental Questionnaire review to determine
applicants meets the employment standards.
2. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): Qualified candidates will
be emailed a notice to complete a Personal History Questionnaire
(PHQ). Candidates who successfully pass the PHQ, will be invited to
the next step in the selection process. Failure to submit a PHQ by
the deadline or pass the PHQ will result in disqualification from
continuance in the recruitment.
3. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Candidates' final score and
rank on the employment list will be determined by responses to the
supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there
are fewer than fourteen qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the
Supplemental Questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An
adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in
Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the
selection process will have their names placed on the employment
list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list
is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of
their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact
duration of the employment list. Human Resources will notify you by
mail if your name is removed.Recruiters will communicate with
applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process.
Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during
the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure
they do not miss required deadlines.
Disaster Service Worker: The County of Santa Barbara are declared
to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service.
Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by
law.
COVID-19 Vaccination Verification and Testing: This position may be
subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy
regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the
hiring department for more information. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable
accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with
disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the
application or selection process should contact the recruiter
listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed
accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical
Provider or a learning institution. Statement of CommitmentThe
County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining
an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and
at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a
fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies,
institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the
negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating
the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian
community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and
ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its
systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing
the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to
participate and reach their full potential.We celebrate community
and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and
promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce
that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We
are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely
uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County
ordinances.We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the
County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One
Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the
County to deliver our best to all our community members.We believe
in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy
and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable
access and opportunity.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESS:
The Sheriff's Office conducts a polygraph examination and in-depth
background investigation. If you feel your past may hinder your
future from working for the Sheriff's Office or you are not sure
how to answer the Personal History Questionnaire, please contact
Human Resources at (805) 681-4270 for questions or assistance.
Appointee must successfully pass the following:
Polygraph Examination will measure the accuracy of information
disclosed during the background investigation process.
Background Investigation includes an interview and in-depth
background investigation of police records, personal, military, and
employment histories; inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate
whether you respect the law and rights of others; are dependable
and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as
the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and is a safe
driver.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL
FILLED. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a
day at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty.
For any recruitment questions, please contact Sheriff's Recruiter,
Ms. Ryan at cbr4686@sbsheriff.org
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