COOK I - Extra Help (Continuous & Open Until Filled)

The Napa Valley

Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Position

This a continuous Extra Help recruitment for Cook I in the Juvenile Hall. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will be reviewed weekly until the current vacancy is filled. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Extra Help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.


About the Department of Probation & Juvenile Hall:
The Probation Department operates adult and juvenile Court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the live of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County’s Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of short- and medium-term programs. Learn more about the Probation Department HERE .

About the Position of Cook I - Extra Help

Hourly Range: $26.42 (Step 1) to $31.06 (Step 5)

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
• 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)

The Cook I works under general supervision, prepares, cooks and serves a variety of food for regular and special diets daily within the facility. In addition to having experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities, the ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate for food and cooking.
• Able to obtain the Food Handler's card within six (6) months of appointment and must maintain the certificate for the duration of employment in this classification.
• Aware of maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary environment.
• Able to perform simple math computations in following recipes and other directions
• Effective working with a wide variety of people.

Extra Help positions are temporary assignments that are non-benefited and are scheduled up to 29 hours per week (up to 1 , 000 hours per fiscal year.) Extra Help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities that are open to regular part-time and full-time employees.

Position Requirements for Cook I:
To qualify for the Cook I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: One year of experience in preparing, cooking, and serving meals in large quantities.
• Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write on the level required for successful job performance

The Recruitment Process :
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will be reviewed weekly until current extra help vacancy is filled.Review and scoring of supplemental questions will be completed by departmental Subject Matter Experts (SME) on a bi-weekly basis until the current vacancies are filled. Those who successfully pass the SME review may be contacted for departmental interviews.Departmental interviews will take place at a date determined by the department. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the department. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties for COOK I HERE .

Disaster Service Workers:
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 31012).

ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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