"Alerted.org

HEAD COOK

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4878626)

Apply



HEAD COOK

Salary

$54,248.88 - $73,107.36 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

J6402R

Department

SHERIFF

Opening Date

04/28/2025

Closing Date

5/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. (PT).

All applications must be receivedbefore5:00 P.M (PT) on Monday, May 12 , 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

J6402R

REPOSTING INFORMATION:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UPDATE THE APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION.

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation:https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises and monitors, directly or through subordinate supervisors, the assignment of and work of food services staff and inmate workers, providing instruction in, or overseeing, the training of staff in standard food preparation and cooking techniques.

Makes work assignments and oversees the work of food services staff in the preparation of food items, inspecting quality of work in progress and upon completion to ensure that the quality of food prepared is acceptable, in adequate quantities, and meets established dietary guidelines.

Monitors conformance with all health and safety regulations, keeping staff apprised of changes or additions to these regulations.

Requisitions food supplies and ensures that food supply inventories are maintained at levels adequate to meet the needs of the facility on a daily/weekly basis using computer software.

Conducts daily inspections of the kitchen, equipment, and food storage areas checking for cleanliness and ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and that all health and safety regulations are observed.

Inspects food supplies received, rejects those supplies of poor or unacceptable quality, oversees the proper storage of supplies accepted and monitors the rotation of supplies to prevent spoilage.

Makes or approves changes to menus or modifies recipes when supplies are unavailable.

Monitors and inspects the serving of meals, ensuring that the necessary equipment and utensils are utilized, and makes sure that food being served is maintained at proper temperatures and in necessary quantities throughout the meal.

Inspects refrigerators, freezers, storerooms, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Supervises the preparation and transportation of meals for emergency crews or special functions.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of employee evaluations.

Monitors employee time activity using computer software.

For more information, click here to view the classification specification: Head Cook (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064846?keywords=HEAD%20COOK&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Three (3) years journey level experience * in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals** in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment , one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity***.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS

Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

**Quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals refers to experience preparing and cooking a variety of food items, including but not limited to, soups, protein, vegetables, etc. Experience in fast food serviceswill notbe accepted.

***Supervisory capacity is defined as providing direct administration of the work of 3 or more staff, which also includes planning, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, counseling, and recommending discipline. Some items that may include supervisory capacity are: Executive Chef, Group Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Second Chef.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Credit will be given to applicants who possessDESIRABLEqualifications and indicate so on their employment applicationat the time of filing.

+ Additional points will be given for journey level experience beyond the minimum requirements in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment.

+ Experience in a supervisory cooking position at an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

PART I

A structured interview worth 70% assessing: Experience and Training, Supervision and Monitoring, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Coaching and Developing, Time Management, Computer Experience, Verbal Communication and Written Communication. As part of the structured interview, candidates will also be required to complete a brief written communication exercise. Candidates who do not submit a written communication exercisewill be disqualified from this examination.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I TO PROCEED TO PART II.

PART II

A Training and Experience Evaluation worth 30% assessing: Journey level experience in quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals and experience in a supervisory cooking position in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment. This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applicants who passed the assessments are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months.

The eligible list from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Custody General & Specialized Division, Custody Food Services.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a"zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

+ use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before5:00 P.M., PT, on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621

Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251

Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit

Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.Be specific as possible and include all information requested.Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes, I understand the above information.

02

Which of the following best describes yourjourney-level experience in quantity foodpreparation and cooking of complete meals in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment?(Please note that experience in fast food is NOT considered qualifying for this position.)Journey-level experienceapplies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

+ Not Applicable

+ Less than one (1) year

+ One (1) year but less than two (2)

+ Two (2) years but less than three (3)

+ Three (3) years or more

03

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE:In quantity food preparation and cooking of complete meals in an institutional, commercial, military or similar establishmentat the journey-level.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, 4) Description of Duties, 5) Number of people you cooked for on a daily basis, and 6) List the food items that you prepared and cooked on a daily basis. (Also, indicate your experience on your application.) (Insert N/A, if not applicable)

04

Which of the following best describes yoursupervisory experience in quantity foodpreparation and cooking of complete meals in an institutional, commercial, military, or similar establishment?(Please note that experience in fast food is NOT considered qualifying for this position.)Supervisory capacityrefers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning, assigning and reviewing work of staff (typically three (3) to ten (10) employees), evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling and recommending discipline.

+ Not Applicable

+ Less than one (1) year

+ One (1) year or more

05

DESCRIBE YOUR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:In overseeing, directing, and providing instruction to lower-level cooks, food service workers and/or contract employees engaged in all phases of food preparation and cooking in an institutional, commercial, military or similar establishment.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, 4) Description of Duties, 5) Number of Employees Supervised. (Also, indicate your experience on your application.) (Insert N/A, if not applicable)

06

Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process? In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible list.

+ Yes, I will require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process, and I understand the above information and instructions

+ No, I do not require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process.

07

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling. Do you understand this information?

+ Yes, I understand the above information.

08

How did you learn about this position?

+ Personal referral from someone other than a County Employee

+ County Employee

+ Los Angeles County Government Job website

+ Social Media (Instragram)

+ Social Media (Facebook)

+ Linkedin

+ County Job Hotline

+ Job Fair

09

WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.

Do you understand this information?

+ Yes, I understand the above information.

10

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

+ Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

11

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?

+ Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.

12

Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination?

+ Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination.

13

Are you currently on criminal probation?

+ No

+ Yes

14

Are you currently on criminal parole?

+ No

+ Yes

15

Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident/arrest date?

+ No

+ Yes; within 1 year

+ Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years

+ Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years

+ Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years

+ Yes; more than 4 years ago

16

Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?

+ No

+ Yes; within the last 12 months

+ Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years

+ Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years

+ Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years

+ Yes; more than 4 years ago

17

Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?

+ No

+ Yes; 1 to 9 times

+ Yes; 10 to 19 times

+ Yes; 20 to 30 times

+ Yes; 31 or more times

18

Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?

+ No

+ Yes; 1 to 9 times

+ Yes; 10 to 19 times

+ Yes; 20 to 29 times

+ Yes; 30 or more times

19

Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?

+ No

+ Yes; 1 to 9 times

+ Yes; 10 to 19 times

+ Yes; 20 to 30 times

+ Yes; 31 or more times

20

Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?

+ No

+ Yes; 1 to 9 times

+ Yes; 10 to 19 times

+ Yes; 20 to 30 times

+ Yes; 31 or more times

21

Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?

+ No

+ Yes; 1 to 9 times

+ Yes; 10 to 19 times

+ Yes; 20 to 30 times

+ Yes; 31 or more times

22

Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?

+ No

+ Yes; 1 to 9 times

+ Yes; 10 to 19 times

+ Yes; 20 to 29 times

+ Yes; 30 or more times

23

Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?

+ No

+ Yes; 1 to 9 times

+ Yes; 10 to 19 times

+ Yes; 20 to 30 times

+ Yes; 31 or more times

24

By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.

+ Yes

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

**************

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email