Dietary Cook I/II

• Prepares, cooks, packages and/or serves healthy, appetizing meals.

• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, dining areas, cooking equipment, utensils, cookware, storage facilities, refrigerator, freezer etc.

• Assists in maintaining kitchen equipment. 

• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable federal, state and County rules, regulations and guidelines.

• Assists in maintaining supply and food inventory; orders produce as needed; properly stores food and supplies.

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade.

• One (1) year of cooking experience is required.  
• Experience preparing, baking and cooking food in an institutional or commercial kitchen is highly desired.

• One (1) year of experience as a Dietary Cook I with Tehama County or two (2) years of experience in preparing and cooking food and baking in an institutional or commercial kitchen. 
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Requires possession of a valid California driver’s license.  
• Completion of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) sanitation certification course for food service workers is desired.
• Specialized training related to specific assignment may be required.
• Must obtain and maintain current American Red Cross basic first aid and CPR certificates within 90 days of hire. This course is sponsored by the County of Tehama at no expense to the employee.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation prior to employment.

• Cover Letter (A resume is not considered a cover letter)
• Resume
• California Food Handler's Certificate