Cook - Harmony Haven

The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division, is seeking a qualified Cook.

This position is assigned to Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) in Beaumont.


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*All applicants for positions at HHCYC must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services.

Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within HHCYC, but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.



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*This position may require weekends.



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*The position requires a valid Food Handler's card issued by the County of Riverside upon hire.

If you currently have a valid card, please attach a copy to your application.

As a Cook at Harmony Haven you will prepare large quantities of food as well as deliver the prepared food via county vehicle to the facilities tenants.

Candidates will be responsible for preparing 3 meals and 3 snacks in accordance with USDA requirements and the USDA recommended diet, prepare menus, order and/or shop for food and ingredients, deliver the food via carts within the facility, lift and move various cooking utensils and be responsible for clean up of dishes.

The most competitive candidates will have experience with banquet cooking, working with deadlines and cooking large quantity meals for 30 or more people at one time for multiple meals.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.

Can you see yourself here?• Prepare, cook and season soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, baked goods, and other foods; follow master recipes in the preparation of food.

• Assist in ordering, receiving, checking, and storing foods and supplies.

• Guide the work of Food Service Workers assigned to the cooking area, in the cleaning of food preparation equipment and areas; may perform meat-cutting duties.

• Prepare routine records and reports when required; will be required to work various shifts when other cooks are not available.

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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Experience: One year of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served.

OPTION II Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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Experience: Two years in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Food Service Worker.

OPTION III Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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Experience: One year in food service work within a detention facility.

OPTION IV Educ...