Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Cook Specialist I. Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Supervising Cook, and with functional guidance from a Caltrans Maintenance Area Supervisor, will prepare, plan, and dispense food and performs all duties related to working in a kitchen with dormitory facilities. Cook Specialist II will plan, organize, and assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of food to employees, perform maintenance on culinary equipment, supplies and work areas and other related functions. Works in the the day to day cleaning and operation of a seasonal bunkhouse/dormitory.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Cook Specialist II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.
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Working Conditions
Position located in Kirkwood/Caples Lake, Alpine County. While at the base of operation, the cook will work in a climate-controlled facility under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems without side of facilities work in outside cold and heat extremes may be required. Cook Specialist II will be required to work at high elevation.
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 avail