Job Posting: Cook Specialist II

CA Conservation Corps

JC-527838
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Cook Specialist II
COOK SPECIALIST II

$4,239.00 - $5,206.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position helps operate a brand new commercial-style kitchen 365 days a year, serving morning and evening, hot meals to 80-100 residents, Staff share responsibilities to oversee, teach, train, encourage, and mentor Culinary Crew Corpsmembers.

  • Plan, organize, and assist with preparing, cooking, and serving food to Corpsmembers
  • Implement a menu of nutritionally balanced meals, including vegetarian and ethnic dishes
  • Follow standard food safety practices, including Serve Safe principles and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Provide quality food service operations for Corpsmembers; supervise Corpsmembers in training to be Corpsmember Cook Specialists
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe working environment and educate Cook Specialists and Corpsmembers in sanitation principles, the proper storage of food preparation/handling
  • Assist in implementing a Cook Specialist training program with classroom materials, audio-visual aids, tests, evaluations, and certificates
  • Deliver educational material, conduct classes, etc
  • Respond to emergencies as needed

 

Please see attached duty statement for a list of responsibilities.

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

Working Conditions

Duties will be performed at the brand new CCC Mendocino Center 600 E. Hill Rd. Willits, CA 95490.


Desk space and computer access is afforded within the Kitchen Office. The Cook Specialist may be called upon to make trips to local stores and food vendors. The trips are usually within the County but may sometimes require planned trips out of the area.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-527838
Position #(s):
533-715-2184-XXX
Working Title:
Cook Specialist II
Classification:
COOK SPECIALIST II
$4,239.00 - $5,206.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Mendocino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Do you want to make a positive impact on youth of California? Do you enjoy the culinary arts? A career with purpose?  For the love of cooking, do you like to teach culinary arts? Be the Mentor for the young adults.

 

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

Career Consultation
California Conservation Corps is excited to take part in the first agency-wide collaborative physical career center. The career center is located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento in the brand new CNRA headquarters building. Services provided include one-on-one career consultations, application/resume review, career guidance, mock interviews, and tips for applying. 

Days: Open every Tuesday and Thursday (except state holidays)

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Address: Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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: 8/21/2026

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:

Sympathetic understanding of and willingness to work with young adults; supervisory ability; personal cleanliness; good sense of smell and taste. A desire to make a significant, positive difference in the lives of the youth of the State. A strong sense of the values of integrity, honor, loyalty, and professionalism. Exhibit strength in character; respect the chain of command; possess unquestionable ethics.

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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Hiring Desk
(916) 341-3221
careers@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

  1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification Cook Specialist II.
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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.


Resources

Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP)
CCC encourages people with disabilities to apply for jobs with us. The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) can help people with disabilities get jobs with the State of California. It is an alternative to the regular civil service exam for a job. Using LEAP is optional. Learn more about LEAP and find available exams on CalHR's LEAP page.

Veterans' Preference
Veterans’ Preference is an assistance program for military benefits who seek employment with the state. Preference can be applied to a veteran’s eligibility for qualifying open and open, non-promotional examinations. To learn more about Veterans’ Preference visit CalHR’s Veteran’s Preference page.

Non Electronic Submissions

If applying by mail or in person, please indicate RPA #25-0270 / JC 527838 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.

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