The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Sheriff's Cooks II who are responsible for the preparation of food and for the security and supervision of inmates in the kitchen area of the institutional facilities of the Sheriff's Department.  This position will work directly with inmates to supervise and train in the safety, preparation and serving of meals, including proper sanitation and ware washing.  These positions are also responsible for ensuring constant care and control of all kitchen tools, equipment and utensils. 

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Cook II job description.

Also view the posting for Sheriff's Cook I on our website.  A separate application is required. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for both levels.

1) Background:  Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Shift; Incumbents will be required to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime as needed. 
3) License:  A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
4) Travel throughout the County may be required.  A valid California Class C driver license is required within two weeks of appointment.  Incumbents may be required to obtain a Class B driver license with an airbrake endorsement.
5) Location:  Positions may be located in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga or Adelanto 
6) Physical:  This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, squatting, and reaching. 
7) Certificate: Incumbents must obtain a San Bernardino County Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks of appointment.

This excellent opportunity also offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

Retirement Plans - Generous County pension, vested after five (5) years and eligible for retirement after 10 years of service; Retirement Medical Trust Fund; 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan; and Reciprocity with CalPERS and '37 Act Counties

Health Benefits - Medical and dental insurance with Medical and Dental Premium Subsidies to offset the cost of insurance premium; Employer paid vision coverage for employee; Eligible to participate in a Medical Expense Reimbursement Account (FSA) 
 

Paid Time Off - Vacation Leave (up to four (4) weeks annually); Sick Leave (11 days annually); Holidays (14 paid days annually) 

Additional Benefits - Employer Paid Term Life Insurance - $20,000;Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance; Short Term Disability 55% up to $1,075 per week; $100 annual Boot/Specialized Footware Allowance

Experience:  Two (2) years (full-time equivalent) experience within the last ten years as a banquet cook, cafeteria cook, military cook or other similar institutional cook performing large quantity cooking, preparing single recipes in batches to serve 100 persons or more at one time.

Certificate:  A community college Certificate in Food Service Management, Institutional Cooking or a closely related field may substitute for up to twelve (12) months of the required experience.  A legible copy of the certificate must be submitted with the application.

Experience as an institutional cook with lead/supervisory responsibilities and experience as a correctional cook are both highly desirable.

There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the application and the supplemental questionnaire for Sheriff's Cook II.  It is to your advantage to be clear, complete, and detailed in your responses on the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.