Jail Cook - Juvenile Justice Complex
County of Venturaa day ago
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Summary
County of Ventura is seeking a Jail Cook for the Juvenile Justice Complex in Oxnard, CA. The role involves performing large quantity cooking and related work in a juvenile correctional institution.
About the Role
As a Jail Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals in accordance with nutritional requirements for inmates, using USDA standardized recipes, and ensuring food safety and sanitation. You will also assist in serving food, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and train Food Services Assistants.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of two years experience as a cook in a kitchen preparing a variety of meals in large quantities.
- Willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred:
- Experience as a cook in a correctional facility, military, hospital, university, or other large-scale eatery.
Benefits
- New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage.
- Educational Incentive for completion of degrees.
- Bilingual Incentive based on proficiency levels.
- Vacation accrual of approximately 14 days per year, increasing with service.
- Sick leave accrual and advance at hire.
- 401(k) plan with up to 3.00% match.
- Flexible credit allowance for health plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
- Participation in a defined pension plan.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Additional benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, and Wellness Program.
County of Ventura
Ventura County, Calif., is the absolute most desirable place to live in America (Washington Post - August 2015) Beautiful Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California. Geographically, the county offers a stunning 42 miles of coastline and the Los Padres National Forest. Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.
Oxnard, CA