Cook Specialist II

Job Description and Duties

POSITION MAY BE EXTENDED OR BECOME PERMANENT

Do you want to make a positive impact on the youth of California? Do you enjoy the culinary arts? A career with purpose?

Join the team of the California Conservation Corps, Tahoe Center as a full-time Cook Specialist. Choose a career with a purpose that makes a positive impact while instilling a love for cooking and food service in the youth of California.

Please see attached duty statement for a list of responsibilities.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located in beautiful South Lake Tahoe located at 1949 Apache Ave. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

In Office- This position is classified as "In Office" and is not eligible for telework.

This is a full time, limited term Cook position with CA State employee benefits and retirement. This position is located in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. The Cook gets to assist in developing and managing a culinary arts program to inspire and teach young adults how to cook and work in the food service industry. This is an amazing career opportunity in the culinary field.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COOK SPECIALIST II
• COOK SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-448481

Position #(s):

533-619-2184-XXX

Working Title:

Cook Specialist 2

Classification:

COOK SPECIALIST II

$3,430.00 - $5,054.00

Shall Consider:

COOK SPECIALIST I

$3,073.33 - $4,520.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

El Dorado County

Telework:

In Offic
e

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term- Full Time

Department Information

The CCC is a dynamic organization committed to developing young adults by challenging them to complete a year of public service and conservation-related work. Employees of the CCC are leaders who inspire, educate and challenge young people to further their educational and professional goals.

If you are looking to work for a state department that demands excellence, inspires staff to do their best and protects and enhances the state's environment, we invite you to apply for a position with the California Conservation Corps, the finest youth Environmental Restoration, Education, Workforce Development program in the world.

Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• Medical Exam - a medical clearance examination is required for this classification.

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: 10/4/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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:

CA Conservation Corps

Hiring Desk Analyst

Attn: Hiring Desk

1719 24th Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

CA Conservation Corps

Hiring Desk Analyst

Hiring Desk

1719 24th Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

08:00 AM - 05:00 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Sympathetic understanding of and willingness to work with the resident population of a state institution.
• Supervisory Experience.
• Attention to details, especially regarding cleanliness.
• A desire to make a significant, positive difference in the lives of the youth of the State.
• A strong sense of professionalism.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! Some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Information on the benefits associated with this civil service position including, but not limited to, salary, retirement and job protections can be found on the CalHR website

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Hiring Desk

(916) 341-3221

careers@ccc.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Shawn Peterson

(530) 577-0850

Shawn.Peterson@ccc.ca.gov

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:

Karen Chesmore

(916) 341-3196

EEO@ccc.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.

Eligibility Information

• List Eligibility- Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification Cook Specialist 2 or Cook Specialist 1 civil service exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility- Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility- Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Training and Development (T&D) Assignment- State employees in a permanent appointment; and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.

Non-Electronic Submissions

If applying by mail or in person, please indicate RPA #23-0278 / JC 448481 in the job title section of your State application.

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.