Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: 2026-00097
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 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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SALARY

(A-E Steps)

Dietary Cook I:

$18.57 - $22.57 Hourly

Dietary Cook II:

$20.50 - $24.92 Hourly

About the Position: 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.
• Assists in assessing dietary needs; assists in the planning of menus to ensure adequate variety and nutritional content; adapts recipes and prepares special diets as requested.
• Prepares food for special events as required.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable federal, state and County rules, regulations and guidelines.
• May provide leadership and instruction to juvenile wards or inmates engaged in food service work in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

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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.

Dietary Cook I:

• One (1) year of cooking experience is required.
• Experience preparing, baking and cooking food in an institutional or commercial kitchen is highly desired.

Dietary Cook II:

• One (1) year of experience as a Dietary Cook I with Tehama County or two (2) years of experience in preparing and cooking food and baking in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Completion of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) sanitation certification course for food service workers is desired.
• Specialized training related to specific assignment may be required.
  • Must obtain and maintain current American Red Cross basic first aid and CPR certificates within 90 days of hire.This course is sponsored by the County of Tehama at no expense to the employee.
  • Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation prior to employment.

Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for Extra Help.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Dietary Cook I/II (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 submit 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.
For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Glennda Allen | 530-527-4052 | gallen@tcprobation.org
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!
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