Job Details

Salary: $18.57 - $22.57 Hourly
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: 2026-00023
Department: Sheriff's Department
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: 2/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Please Note: This is an Extra Help position utilized on an as-needed basis, therefore it does not qualify for benefits.
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Position Description:
Prepares, cooks, packages and/or serves meals following applicable federal, state and County rules and regulations. Prepares required reports of food service activity. May provide leadership and instruction to persons assisting with kitchen duties, such as juvenile wards, inmates and/or extra help.
Examples of Duties

• Prepares, cooks, packages and/or serves healthy, appetizing meals.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, dining areas, cooking equipment, utensils, cookware, storage facilities, refrigerator, freezer etc.
• Assists in maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable federal, state and County rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining supply and food inventory; orders produce as needed; properly stores food and supplies.

Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• One (1) year of cooking experience is required. Experience preparing, baking and cooking food in an institutional or commercial kitchen is highly desirable.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Completion of a HACCP sanitation certification course for food service workers is desirable.
• Specialized training related to specific assignment may be required.

Recruitment Information
The Department is recruiting for Extra Help.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Dietary Cook-Extra Help, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The following items MUSTbe submitted with your completed application to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter (A resume is not considered a cover letter)
• Resume
• California Food Handler's Certificate

For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Karie Songer-Simons

530-###-#### |
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program