Cook Specialist II

2 weeks ago

Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time
Job Description and Duties

Will consider Cook Specialist I.


As a Cook Specialist II, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in the following competencies as described below in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, while adhering to and promoting the Department's Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Imperatives and Goals.

Effective development of the identified Core Competencies fosters the advancement of the following Leadership Competencies:
Change Commitment, Risk Appetite, Self-Development/Growth, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Communication, Strategic Perspective, and Results Driven.

Prepares, cooks and dispenses balanced menus from the basic food groups for large groups of employees, while providing hospitable living and dining environment.

Assist in planning menus, requisition of supplies; receive, inspect, store and inventory supplies; assist in maintaining such records for inventories.

Cleans kitchen, washes dishes and maintains all areas of kitchen (and dormitory as needed) in a clean and sanitary condition.

PARF # JC-431302

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Cook Specialist II and Cook Specialist I exam.

For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.


Apply today to join our team We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located in Soda Springs, Nevada County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Working in a fast pace environment, nights, weekends, and holidays. Will work in dormitory facilities.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Cook Specialist I, please contact Emily Brown at or email at


New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.



  • COOK SPECIALIST II

  • COOK SPECIALIST I
Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-431302

Position #(s):

XXX

Working Title:
Cook Specialist II (CSII) will consider Cook Specialist I (CSI)

Classification:


COOK SPECIALIST II
$3, $4,907.00 A

Shall Consider:

COOK SPECIALIST I
$3, $4,388.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:
Nevada County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent Intermittent Hours

Facility:
California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission:
Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision:
A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.


Department Website:
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:

Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy Statement:
Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.


Knowledge of principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food in large quantities; kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas; food handling sanitation; food values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups; principles of effective supervision and instruction and working with assistants and helpers; food accounting and keeping records and preparing reports.

Ability to prepare and cook all food groups and use appropriate equipment; judge food quality; plan work schedule and prepare and follow menus, recipes and formulas; determine food quantities necessary for groups of varying size, instruct and work with assistants; keep records and prepare reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Ability to work effectively alone or with others.

Must be able to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Here is a list of evaluation agencies:
Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions


Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/7/2024

Who May Apply


Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply


Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.


Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Zoe Frey

Hiring Unit Contact:
Emily Brown

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.


EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office

California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.

For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC , PARF# and title of the position (Cook Specialist II or Cook Specialist I) must be included on the STD.

678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE:

Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD This page is for examination use only.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Survey:
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer


The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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