Job Details

Probation Cook

The Sonoma County Probation Department is looking for a food service professional to join their team! Starting salary up to $33.21/hour ($69,313/year), plus a competitive total compensation package!

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

As part of the team working in Juvenile Hall, Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of large quantities of food along with the service of one or more daily meals. Additionally, Cooks develop new recipes and meal plans and may prepare special meals for medically restricted diets and special menus for other Probation Department catering needs. As a Cook, you will also:

• Adjust recipes based on the population size
• Operate kitchen equipment such as steam kettles, ovens, broilers, grills, and meat slicers
• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Order, receive, and organize food and kitchen supplies
• Provide training to kitchen staff
• Be responsible for dishwashing and the general cleanliness of the kitchen
• Serve meals and refreshments for catered functions
• Deliver food to Juvenile Hall housing units

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following:

• Extensive knowledge of and experience cooking with industrial-sized equipment in large facilities
• Experience preparing meals for special dietary needs
• Knowledge of how to store and receive food and kitchen supplies
• Some experience in maintaining inventories and related records
• Completion of courses in institutional food preparation
• A Food Safety Professional's Certificate
• The ability to maintain professionalism and effective working relationships

Note: As a condition of employment, individuals are required to undergo and maintain a Probation Department background clearance, wear a uniform, and must be willing to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This recruitment is currently being conducted to fill a Probation Cook position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Cook. Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.