Cook Specialist I

The Cook Specialist I will be directed by the Supervising Cook I and/or Cook Specialist II Lead in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

Under the direction and with instruction from a Cook Specialist II, cooks and dispenses food required on the regular/modified menus while adhering to requirements for physical exertion, infection control and food safety/Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Maintains order, cleanliness and sanitation.
Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned patients.
Adhere to requirements for safety, security, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Cook Specialist I Exam Bulletin , OR
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or out of class paperwork .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I: One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Food Service Technician I. OR II: One year of experience in assisting a cook in the preparation and cooking of a varied menu. (Full-time training in a recognized trade school or training program for cooks may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of one month of school attendance being equal to two months of experience.)

*If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicants name may be removed from the eligibility list.

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

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

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).