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Cook - Temporary Position-November 2024
Nevada City
Nov 29, 2025
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  Cook - Temporary Position

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  Cook - Temporary Position

  Salary

  $55,791.96 - $68,110.44 Annually

  Location

  Nevada City, CA

  Job Type

  Temporary

  Job Number

  2024-0017

  Department

  Sheriff-Corrections

  Opening Date

  01/17/2024

  Closing Date

  1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

  Description

  Benefits

  Questions

  Definition and Class Characteristics

  TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE

  INTERVIEWS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON

  FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2024

  Do you love cooking? Do you have experience cooking food in large quantities in an institutional, correctional or commercial setting?

  If you answered yes to those questions, we want to meet you!

  We are looking for the right person to join our dynamic team of staff preparing delicious and nutritious meals for our institutional population and and employees at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.

  A temporary cook with the Nevada County Sheriff's office is a valuable part of our team, they not only prepare meals, but help coach and mentor our customers. The Cook works under general supervision to help with the planning, preparing, and supervising of meals served at our facility.

  This position requires a candidate who is interested in working in a correctional facility setting and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. The ideal candidate should posses an excitement and passion for cooking while showcasing an understanding of safe food handling practices.

  Why is this the career for you?

  You are motivated by helping others achieve personal success.

  You enjoy opportunities for meticulous work.

  We provide support to each other and our customers and community.

  We are intent on sharing knowledge and motivating each other to do our best every day.

  We value creativity and looking for efficiencies in our processes.

  We support building leaders at all levels by providing personal and professional growth opportunities to our employees.

  The Cook, once hired, is placed through a hands-on training and mentoring period to provide you with the technical skills and clarity needed to be successful in our organization. We prepare our Cooks to be extraordinary mentors so that they can provide opportunities to customers by helping them build skills they need to secure employment stability after their stay.

  Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and one year of experience cooking food in large quantities in an institutional, correctional or commercial setting.

  This position is classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to pre-hire drug and alcohol screening and a comprehensive background investigation.

  THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION

  We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

  Read the full job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1433265?keywords=COOK&pagetype=classSpecifications) for more information.

  Knowledge and Skills Required

  Knowledge of:

  Techniques and methods for preparing food in quantities including meal planning and portion control

  Equipment and utensils used in the preparation, cooking and serving of food

  Safe food storage methods

  Kitchen sanitation and methods of cleaning and caring for kitchen equipment, and laws and regulations pertaining to same

  Kitchen safety practices

  Basic principles of training and supervision

  Basic record keeping

  Skill in:

  Directing the work of inmates/recovery clients/juveniles engaged in food preparation and kitchen sanitation

  Ordering food and supplies in proper quantities

  Preparing designated quantities of food with a minimum of waste

  Organizing work to meet meal schedules

  Supervising kitchen activity while maintaining necessary paperwork/records in handwritten and typewritten form

  Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

  Ability to give clear and concise verbal instructions

  Education and Experience Required

  Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and one year of experience cooking food in large quantities in an institutional, correctional or commercial setting.

  Must obtain certification for CPR and First Aid by the American Red Cross within 90 days of employment.

  Willingness and ability to work shifts and holidays.

  County Correctional Facility:

  Applicants must be able to work in a confined, high security facility with convicted prisoners. Ability to work with, train and closely supervise inmate workers. Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination, background investigation, and a medical food handling clearance.

  Benefits Guide

  The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

  Health Insurance

  The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

  2024 Health Insurance Plans

  Anthem Select HMO

  Anthem Traditional HMO

  Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

  Blue Shield Trio HMO

  Kaiser HMO

  PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

  PERS Platinum PPO

  PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

  Flexible Spending Accounts

  The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

  Life Insurance

  Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

  Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  Basic Term Life

  Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

  Optional Dependent Term Life

  Optional Term Life

  Dental & Vision Insurance

  Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

  Retirement

  The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

  CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

  Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

  Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

  Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

  CalPERS Safety tiers:

  Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

  Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

  Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

  We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

  NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

  Nevada County Human Resources Department

  950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

  [email protected]

  www.nevadacountyca.gov

  01

  Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Note that failure to attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree will result in disqualification.

  Did not graduate High School or GED

  High School or GED

  Some college: 0-59 units

  Some college: 60-89 units

  Some college: 90-119 units

  Associates Degree

  Bachelor's Degree

  Master's Degree

  02

  Which of the following best describes your years of experience cooking food in large quantities in an institutional, correctional or commercial setting.

  No Experience

  Less than one year

  1 year to less than 2

  2 years to less than 3

  3 years to less than 5

  5 or more years

  03

  Please indicate the type of setting where you gained your experience.

  Restaurant or Cafe Setting

  Group Home or Care Facility

  Correctional or Secured Facility

  04

  Do you have any specialized food certificates?

  Required Question

  Agency

  County of Nevada

  Address

  950 Maidu Avenue

  Nevada City, California, 95959

  Phone

  530 265 7010

  Website

  https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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