JOB
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO UPDATE THE CLOSING DATE.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FILING PERIOD:
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT), until Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m., (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER:
F6396F - HE
The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor) which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services.
We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.
The Probation Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Cook vacancies related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to
Cook.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Prepares, cooks, and serves a variety of food items including soups, meats, vegetables, and other foods, and may supervise subordinate food service and/or inmate workers assisting in these tasks.
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Prepares food items according to standardized recipes, modifying or substituting ingredients when necessary and upon approval of higher-level cook supervisor.
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Operates specialized and standard food service equipment and trains subordinate food service and/or inmate workers in the proper operation and maintenance of this equipment.
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Prepares or supervises the preparation of menu items for special or medically prescribed diets.
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Performs baking duties preparing food items such as cakes, cookies, and pastries.
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Supervises and assists in the serving of food, assembles utensils and equipment needed, and ensures that food being served is maintained at proper temperatures during the duration of the meal.
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Supervises the cleaning of kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment and ensures that utensils and work areas are clean and ready for the next shift.
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Assists in the requisitioning, receiving, inventorying, and storing of foods and supplies.
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Acts as a lead person, supervising and/or instructing youth in a County-sponsored program, as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application & Filing Information:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected], as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations Patty Covarrubias, Exam Analyst
Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
