Salary: $18.00 - $24.68 Hourly Location : Moreno Valley Job Type: Regular Job Number: 25-54431-02-DS Department: RUHS-Medical Center Division: Kitchen Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 8/11/2025 12:00 PM Pacific ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center seeks a Cook to join their team. Under supervision, the Cook will prepare, cook, and serve food at a County operated facility; take directions from superiors in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals; execute proper food handling, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation; and perform other related duties as required. This position is located in Moreno Valley and possible Community at Harrison. The Cook is the journey level classification in the Cook series and reports to a supervisory or manager level position and will produce meals for both patients and retail. The most competitive candidate will have at least one year of experience working as a Cook or Assistant Cook in a healthcare setting. Incumbents are required to perform the full-range of cooking assignments within prescribed procedures and may guide the work of others toward the efficient accomplishment of tasks, but are not responsible for a food service function. Positions allocated to the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) are assigned to the kitchen and work under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager and/or Supervising Cook. The RUHS-MC is a 24-hour facility - incumbents must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays.The schedule is as follows: 5/40 - Day Shift, (schedule will vary/rotates according to need). This position requires a valid Food Handler's Permit issued by the County of Riverside upon hire. If you currently have a valid permit, please attach a copy to your application. Meet the team! RUHS Website EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Prepare, cook and season soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, baked goods, and other foods; follow master recipes in the preparation of food. • Assist in ordering, receiving, checking, and storing foods and supplies. • Guide the work of Food Service Workers assigned to the cooking area, in the cleaning of food preparation equipment and areas; may perform meat-cutting duties. • Prepare routine records and reports when required; will be required to work various shifts when other cooks are not available. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPTION I Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: One year of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served. OPTION II Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: Two years in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Food Service Worker. OPTION III Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: One year in food service work within a detention facility. OPTION IV Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: One year in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Cook. Knowledge of: The practices, methods, and equipment used in preparing and cooking food in large quantities from recipes; sanitation methods in cleaning and caring of equipment; storing and inventorying large quantities of food; common weights and measures; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment. Ability to: Prepare, cook, and coordinate cooking processes so that nutritional meals are prepared and served on time; read and understand recipes, labels, and instructions for food preparation; perform basic mathematical operations to determine the proportions of ingredients with a minimum of waste; follow oral and written directions; guide and provide concise instructions to Food Service Workers; cut, slice, and grind meat and poultry; maintain personal cleanliness and neatness; maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the position; prepare routine records and reports. A Riverside County Issued Food Handler's card is required prior to hire. Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Food Handler Card or Serv Safe Certification. At least one year of experience preparing meals for patients on specialized diets, including but not limited to Low Sodium, Diabetic, Renal, and Mechanical Soft diets. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Diana Salazar Gomez at ...@rivco.org. APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving At Will, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at ...@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-###-####. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as classic members . Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) ###-####, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) ###-#### to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days) 4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days) 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours. SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance) BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information. 01 Are you currently 18 years of age or older?
02 Do you possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate?
03 Do you currently possess a valid County of Riverside Food Handler card or Serv Safe Certification?
04 If offered the position, would you be able to obtain a valid County of Riverside Food Handler card?
- Yes
- No
- I already have a valid Riverside County Food Handler's card
05 How many years of experience do you have with large quantity cooking in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, less than 1 year
- 1 year, but less than 2 years
- 2 years, but less than 3 years
- 3 years, but less than 4 years
- 4 years, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
06 How many years of experience do you have in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Food Service Worker?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, less than 1 year
- 1 year, but less than 2 years
- 2 years, but less than 3 years
- 3 years, but less than 4 years
- 4 years, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
07 How many years of professional experience do you have in food service work within a detention facility?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, less than 1 year
- 1 year, but less than 2 years
- 2 years, but less than 3 years
- 3 years, but less than 4 years
- 4 years, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
08 How many years of professional experience do you have in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Cook?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, less than 1 year
- 1 year, but less than 2 years
- 2 years, but less than 3 years
- 3 years, but less than 4 years
- 4 years, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
09 Do you have one or more years of experience working as a Cook or Assistant Cook in a healthcare setting?
10 How many years of experience do you have providing food service in a healthcare or hospital setting?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, less than 1 year
- 1 year, but less than 2 years
- 2 years, but less than 3 years
- 3 years, but less than 4 years
- 4 years, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
11 Are you familiar with preparing meals for patients on specialized diets such as Low Sodium, Diabetic, Renal, or Mechanical Soft?
12 Please briefly describe your experience preparing meals for patients on specialized diets such as Low Sodium, Diabetic, Renal, or Mechanical Soft. Include where you gained this experience, the types of diets you worked with, and how you ensured dietary guidelines were followed. 13 Are you willing to work weekends and holidays, and have a work schedule that requires different work shifts that vary daily, and/or weekly?
14 I understand that this position is located in Moreno Valley and possible Community at Harrison.
15 Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center?
16 Are you currently or have you ever worked on a contract or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System?
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