Cook - KEEP Cambria Pines Campus

Cambria Pines Campus
Kern Environmental Education Program (KEEP)

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SALARY:
$12.63 - $15.23 per hour for up to 40 hours per week and approximately 9 months per year (September - May). Maximum entry level is $13.83 per hour. Time worked is as assigned and varies according to student participation schedule. Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits are accrued based on work schedule. Limited medical cost reimbursement plan provided for the employee and family. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). This position is located in Cambria, California.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate, organize, and participate in the preparation, cooking, baking, and preparation for delivery of a variety of foods, including entrees, main dishes, vegetables, and other hot foodstuffs. Review and follow recipes and menus in the preparation of meat and other main dishes and specialty food items. Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory of nonperishables. Participate in the research and testing of new food products. Estimate needs for supplies and foodstuffs. May prepare food for banquet and catering type food service activities. Inspect the food service area of responsibility to maintain it in an orderly, safe, and sanitary condition. May substitute for Lead Cook.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training in nutrition, quantity cooking, or other related areas. Two years of experience in quantity food preparation, including cooking, serving, and kitchen maintenance in a commercial, institutional, or school food service setting is required. Knowledge of skilled and specialized methods and procedures for cooking food in large quantities and ability to increase, decrease, or adjust recipe quantities as required. Ability to maintain food production and operational standards including procedures for sanitation, safety, and inventory control. Knowledge of standard food service production equipment, appliances, and utensils. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, climb stepladders, stoop, bend, squat, and stand for long periods.

APPLICATION AND SCREENING PROCEDURES:
All candidates must file an application with the Human Resources Department at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, (661) 636-4391 on or before October 10, 2007 by 5:15 pm. Applications may be obtained from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office website:  http://kcsos.kern.org/hr

Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview. Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list.

Written examination: October 19, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. Candidates unless otherwise notified should report to the KEEP Ocean Campus located at 3350 Pecho Valley Road, Montana de Oro State Park, Los Osos, CA 93412 and provide photo identification for entrance to the written examination. Oral examination: October 19, 2007 following the written exam. Late entrance to the exam or interview will not be permitted. For directions please call (805) 927-1294.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. A preplacement medical assessment is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position is required to lift 50 pounds. Possess or secure within one month of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.

 

 

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