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Detention Facility Cook

County of Yolo
County of Yolo Salary
Woodland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2025
The County of Yolo is currently recruiting to fill one (1)  full-time, regular position in the class of Detention Facility Cook at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.  

The Position
This candidate selected for this position will be assigned to work in the secure area on the campus of the Sheriff's Office located in Woodland.  

Under general supervision, the incumbent will cook and assist in the preparation of meals in a detention facility; assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of food for special diets; oversee inmates that are assisting in the kitchen; write memos and reports; and perform other related duties as required. 

How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.   

The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification; however, other duties may also be required:

  • Prepares and assists in the preparation of vegetables, salads, desserts, meats, and bakery goods.
  • Assures that the immediate work area and equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
  • Oversees the work of inmates and assists in clean-up after meals; prepares and cooks food or secures portions of food from the general meal to fill various diet orders.
  • Prepares special diet orders, including salt-free, liquid, diabetic, fat-free, high vitamin, soft, low residue, bland, high calorie diets.
  • Selects food items appropriate for a prescribed diet.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Requires at least one year of experience as a cook involving the preparing and cooking of food and baking in large quantities in an institutional or commercial kitchen. 

Knowledge of: The principles, procedures and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking and dispensing of food in large quantities; sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas.

Ability to:  Read, understand and follow recipes to prepare tasty and attractive food for standard and dietary menus; ability to read/write/orally communicate instructions effectively and clearly for the purpose of carrying out assigned duties; judge the quantities of food required and be able to prepare it with a minimum of waste; arrange food preparation sequence in order to serve meals on schedule; properly and safely operate and clean a variety of food preparation equipment and appliances; adjust standard recipes according to varying number of servings; use methods and procedures required in the preparation of large quantities of food; monitor the work of inmate workers preparing food; follow security procedures; maintain accurate inventory and records. 

License:  Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.  

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.  A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. 


Incomplete applications will be disqualified.  

Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.  The selection process steps may change with or without notice.


  • Screen for Minimum Qualifications
  • Department Selection Interview
  • Background Investigation (this will include a DOJ livescan)
  • Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Drug and Alcohol screening


Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.  The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.  Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required. 




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