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Cook - Harmony Haven
County of Riverside
Dept. of Public Social Services
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$21.50 - $30.10
per hour
Type
Closes
January 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves cooking large batches of meals and snacks for children and youth at a county shelter facility, following strict nutritional guidelines, while also handling food ordering, delivery within the site, and cleanup.
A good fit would be someone with experience preparing food for groups of 30 or more in busy settings like institutions or commercial kitchens, who can work under deadlines and possibly on weekends.
The role supports social services by ensuring residents get healthy, properly portioned food every day.
Key Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of large quantity cooking experience in institutional, military, or commercial kitchen settings (Option I)
- Valid Riverside County Food Handler's card (obtained upon hire)
- Ability to prepare meals and snacks per USDA requirements and recommended diets
- Experience ordering, shopping for, and storing food supplies
- Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends, and lift cooking equipment
Full Job Description
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The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division, is seeking a qualified Cook. This position is assigned to Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) in Beaumont.
**All applicants for positions at HHCYC must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services. Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within HHCYC, but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.
**This position may require weekends.
**The position requires a valid Food Handler's card issued by the County of Riverside upon hire. If you currently have a valid card, please attach a copy to your application.
As a Cook at Harmony Haven you will prepare large quantities of food as well as deliver the prepared food via county vehicle to the facilities tenants. Candidates will be responsible for preparing 3 meals and 3 snacks in accordance with USDA requirements and the USDA recommended diet, prepare menus, order and/or shop for food and ingredients, deliver the food via carts within the facility, lift and move various cooking utensils and be responsible for clean up of dishes.
The most competitive candidates will have experience with banquet cooking, working with deadlines and cooking large quantity meals for 30 or more people at one time for multiple meals.
Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?
Requirements
• 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.
Qualifications
OPTION IEducation: 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.
ALL OPTIONS
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.
Additional Information
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel. Mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle for County business.
Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center is a 24-hour facility, and incumbents will be required to participate in a mandatory overnights, overtime, holiday and on-call schedule.
Per California Health and Safety Code (HSC) 1562, must be at least 21 years of age.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel. Mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle for County business.
Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center is a 24-hour facility, and incumbents will be required to participate in a mandatory overnights, overtime, holiday and on-call schedule.
Per California Health and Safety Code (HSC) 1562, must be at least 21 years of age.
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to ALL Applicants
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Additional Information:
Contact Joshua Roberts at JoRoberts@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
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