Cook - Sheriff's Office

Job ID: 107400

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Respect

• Individual accountability

• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on April 3, 2024.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $51,506.54 - $65,246.56

Hourly Pay Range: $24.762758 - $31.368538

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 11.7 hours of vacation accrual per month

• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.

• 8 hours of sick accrual per month

• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• Employer paid 4% Deferred Compensation

• Employer Paid 3.5% to Medical Trust

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

• Longevity pay

• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Peace Officers Association.

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a cook position at the Clackamas County Jail. This position provides large quantity meal service to adults in custody.

The Cook is responsible for maintaining clean cooking equipment and work areas, providing a variety of meals, including hot and cold dishes, sack lunches, snacks and special dietary meals. Incumbents may provide limited training and direction to adults in custody acting as kitchen assistants.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is not a sworn position that requires a complete Statement of Personal History (SPH).

Only those applicants selected will need to submit the SPH. The SPH is due 10 calendar days AFTER you have been notified. Applicants will receive instructions from the Department of Human Resources or the Sheriff's Office on how to login to the electronic SPH.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Must have at least one (1) year of experience working independently in an institutional or commercial kitchen operation.

• Experience preparing a wide variety of meals and menus, including special dietary considerations.

• Must have on the job knowledge and experience in sanitation methods for food preparation and serving areas.

• Experience working in a position which requires the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations when dealing with a variety of people.

• Must possess a Food Handlers Certificate at time of hire.

• Must be First Aid/CPR certified within six (6) months of hire.

• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check.

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.

• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working in a correctional institution or with justice involved clients.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Prepares meals according to established menus, including special meals to meet therapeutic and religious dietary needs; uses a variety of cooking methods, including baking, broiling, frying and steaming; cleans, trims, cuts and prepares meats and vegetables.

2. Maintains kitchen, cooking equipment and dining areas in a safe and sanitary condition ensures cooking utensils, dishes and silverware are clean; maintains security procedures for food service to inmates/residents.

3. Assists in preparing and maintaining records related to the operation of the kitchen area; assists in storing food and materials and maintaining inventories.

4. Assists in the training and instruction of adults in custody/resident kitchen assistants in proper sanitation, safety and work procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of food handling, preparation, cooking and storage; institutional kitchen operations; nutritional food values; sanitation methods for food preparation and serving areas; basic math, including fractions; security measures in a correctional institution; occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill to: Cook and handle food in an appropriate, sanitary manner to maintain appealing and nutritious food content; safely operate, clean and service kitchen equipment and utensils; understand and follow oral and written instructions including menus and recipes; comply with health and food handling standards; follow and adjust recipes to obtain required quantities; make appropriate recipe substitutions; evaluate food qualities, such as freshness, cleanliness and proper cooking; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; train and assist adults in custody/residents in kitchen activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties require considerable standing, upper body movement, bending and lifting.

Positions are assigned to work in an adult custody setting involving frequent contact with adults in custody who may exhibit severe antisocial behavior.

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works a four (4) day work week, ten (10) hour a day basis, either day shift or swing shift (no graveyard). Work days include weekdays and weekends. Shifts are bid on every six (6) months per union contract.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

“A Tradition of Service Since 1845.” The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) mission is to provide public safety services to the people in Clackamas County so they can experience a safe and secure community. We will fulfill the mission through teamwork and partnerships, as reflected in our core values.

Values

Courage

Dedication

Integrity

Professionalism

Respect

The CCSO serves over 400,000 residents of the County with over 400 employees. As the County's largest law enforcement agency the Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of the county as well as several cities that have contracted with CCSO to provide law enforcement for them. The CCSO has many specialized units such as canine, motorcycle patrol, the dive team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), search and rescue, narcotics investigation (SIU), detectives and Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Sheriff's Office is also required by law to provide correctional facilities for the county and to offer support services to other agencies in the County, such as: the jail, parole and probation, transitional services, special units and occasionally personnel resources.

The CCSO is committed to enhancing a diverse workforce through principles of active recruitment in the community, equal employment opportunity and positive human resource management. The Administration and staff of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office adopts a philosophy and practice that we recognize the full potential of all employees, treating all persons with respect, fairness and impartiality.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay White, Recruiter

mailto:lindsaywhi@clackamas.us

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5117579

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