Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time, Supervising Cook I position. The vacancies exist in the Nutrition Services Department and are under the direction of the Food Manager.

The Supervising Cook I will be directed by the Food Manager in the Nutrition Services Department. The Supervising Cook I is responsible for supervising and giving instruction and training to employees, evaluating employee performance, supervising the maintenance of culinary utensils and equipment, ensuring that standards of safety and sanitation are being followed, performing daily kitchen inspections, ensuring that proper food handling practices and standards are being followed, and planning menu in accordance with the established food allowance to determine amount of food to be prepared. The Supervising Cook I can also serve as a lead cook on a shift and can act as Food Manager in his/her absence. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

PRODUCTION: Responsible for the preparation and serving of food for all patient residents, the accuracy of requisitioning supplies from the warehouse, the accurate calculation and adjustment of all recipes, preparation and delivery of all special function meals, and assisting the production staff as needed.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Responsible for monitoring the daily production staff for attendance and performance, organizing the work production assignment sheet, maintaining daily cleaning schedules, and maintaining proper monitoring forms for all kitchen equipment. The Supervising Cook I is also responsible for conducting personnel evaluations for employees and completing incident reports as needed.

INTERPERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIP: Expected to maintain open communications with all departmental staff, including all unit cafeteria staff as needed. The Supervising Cook I is expected to attend and conduct meetings and in-service trainings and to also provide a leadership role in quality improvement.

Must be knowledgeable in the principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, dispensing, and serving food in large quantities. Must have the ability to plan palatable and adequate menus, direct the work of others, keep inventories, determine food quantities necessary for groups of varying size, analyze situations and take effective action, and contribute to the department's equal opportunity objectives.

I n order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Supervising Cook I classification, you must submit a copy of your application via postal mail to the below address. This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate's experience and education (E&E) to compare to a standard developed from the class specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filing out his or her State application (STD. 678).

Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Examinations Unit - MS86

P.O. Box 168036

Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

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

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING COOK I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-437906

Position #(s):
502-548-2181-XXX

Working Title:
Supervising Cook I

Classification:
SUPERVISING COOK I $4,454.00 - $5,478.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
San Bernardino County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Department Information
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
3102 E Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (437906) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/8/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Attn: HR Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue

Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
HR Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue

Patton , CA 92369
HR is closed on weekends and holidays
07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Supervising Cook I classification.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources - Employment Unit
(909) 742-5550

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
Rachel.Guerrero@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.