Cook Specialist 2

Job Description and Duties Are you a skilled culinary professional looking for a meaningful career where your passion for food service directly nourishes a community and shapes future leaders? The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and team-oriented professional to join us as a Cook Specialist 2 at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Greenwood Residential Center! This is a unique, ground-floor opportunity to be part of the foundational team opening a brand-new facility from scratch, establishing new commercial kitchen operations, and building a vibrant center culture from day one. In this pivotal role, you aren’t just preparing meals, you are an essential pillar of support for our core mission. Alongside cooking and serving high-volume, nutritious meals for our hardworking residential Corpsmembers, you will oversee kitchen sanitation, follow food safety standards, and manage food stock inventory. Most importantly, you will work side-by-side with a diverse group of young adults (ages 18–25) assigned to kitchen duty, serving as a hands-on mentor, teaching culinary skills, instilling good work habits, and helping them build confidence for their future careers. If you are a collaborative team player with solid commercial cooking skills, high standards for kitchen safety, and a genuine passion for youth development and community service, we want you on our founding Greenwood team! Early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday shifts may be required. Review the Eligibility Information section below to find a link to the Cook Specialist exams and to learn more about the methods of eligibility. How did you hear about this position? Tell us in this brief survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position is located on-site at the brand-new, state-of-the-art CCC Greenwood Residential Center in El Dorado County. This is a hands-on, active role based entirely within our modern commercial kitchen facility. Check out the CCC Greenwood Center on our website to learn more information about this location. This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework. Working conditions involve standing for extended periods, operating commercial culinary and sanitation equipment, bending, lifting, and preparing high-volume meals in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. As an essential part of a residential center supporting hardworking field crews and young adults, work schedules may include early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. You will enjoy working side-by-side with dedicated staff and young adult Corpsmembers in a vibrant, supportive, and community-centered atmosphere. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COOK SPECIALIST II
• COOK SPECIALIST I Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information
• Do you want to make a positive, significant difference in the lives of citizens in communities throughout California?
• Do you want to directly improve the lives of citizens in the State of California through the implementation of vital environmental restoration projects? Then the California Conservation Corps (CCC) has the job for you! The CCC is a dynamic organization committed to developing young adults by challenging them to complete a year of public service and conservation-related work. Employees of the CCC are leaders who inspire, educate and challenge young people to further their educational and professional goals. If you are looking to work for a state department that demands excellence, inspires staff to do their best and protects and enhances the state’s environment, we invite you to apply for a position with the California Conservation Corps, the finest youth Environmental Restoration, Education, Workforce Development program in the world. 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, Wednesday, 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 Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements prior to being appointed:

• Medical Exam – A medical clearance exam is required for this classification. 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:
• Proven leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills in a high-volume culinary or food service operation.
• Strong sense of fiscal responsibility and accuracy in menu planning, food purchasing, inventory control, and budget tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, mentor, and motivate both culinary staff and diverse young adults (Corpsmembers).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts calmly and constructively.
• High standards for environmental health, food safety regulations, and kitchen safety enforcement.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in daily kitchen operations and residential community life.
• Completion and possession of ServSafe Certificate

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
• Access to over 7,000 on-demand training courses
• Free, easy parking Information on the benefits associated with this civil service position including, but not limited to, salary, retirement and job protections can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS website. Eligibility Information
• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service Cook Specialist 2 or Cook Specialist 1 exam to be placed on the applicable eligibility list. Please refer to the exam bulletins for more detailed information.
• 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).
• 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.
• Training & Development (T&D) Assignment – State employees in a permanent appointment, and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment. Resources Salary Information Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. 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 postal mail or in-person drop off, please indicate RPA 26-0131 / JC-537552 in the job title section of your State application.