Cook Supervising

Cook Supervising

Salary

$68,420.64 - $84,009.60 Annually

Location

Oakland, CA

Job Type

Full Time Civil Service

Job Number

26-SC129-07

Department

Human Services Department

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

UH1

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The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of injustice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oaklands Human Services Department, Early Childhood and Family Services Division

Are you searching for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference and have a positive impact on the local community? Look no further! The City of Oaklands Human Services Department, Early Childhood and Family Services Division, is seeking highly skilled individuals to join our team as a Cook Supervising. Come join a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to providing important services to a community with a rich history. Youll work with great colleagues in the Early Childhood and Family Services Division who are fiercely passionate about public service and community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong leader with team-building skills. You will supervise kitchen staff, delegate responsibilities, and promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Passionate about food quality and consistency. You will ensure all meals are prepared according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Committed to food safety and sanitation. You will oversee compliance with health regulations and ensure proper food handling and storage practices.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented. You will coordinate kitchen operations, manage inventory, and maintain efficient workflows throughout meal service.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and ensure timely meal preparation.
• An excellent communicator and has strong interpersonal skills. You will collaborate with staff, management, and other departments to support smooth daily operations.
• Dependable and accountable. You will play a key role in maintaining kitchen standards, monitoring performance, and ensuring operational excellence.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring meals are prepared, stored, and served safely and efficiently for large groups.
• Supervising, training, and scheduling kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation, sanitation, safety procedures, and customer service.
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local food-service regulations, including nutrition standards and food safety requirements.
• Managing food inventory, monitoring supply levels, and maintaining accurate records of purchases, usage, and expenditures.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas are properly cleaned, maintained, and operated according to health and safety standards.
• Preparing reports, tracking operational data, and using computer applications to maintain records and support program administration.
• Working collaboratively with staff, vendors, and program personnel to ensure timely meal service and effective food-service operations.

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Working for the City of Oakland

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You enjoy leading a dedicated team and helping drive innovative, community-focused work.
• You enjoy working with colleagues who take pride in uplifting Oakland as a dynamic, forward-thinking, and vibrant community.
• You enjoy bringing fresh perspectives and being empowered to turn great ideas into real impact.
• Food, culture, and community inspire you - and you're excited to help carry that forward.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to work hard to meet early morning production deadlines.

• You will need to rely on teamwork and adapt plans as needed when deliveries are late or incomplete.

• You will need to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

Competencies Required:

• Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner

• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results

• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance

• Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems

• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information

• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

Minimum Requirements for Application

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Coursework or training in culinary arts or food service is highly desirable.

Experience:

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in ordering, preparing, cooking, and serving meals in a large institution, large commercial, or hotel kitchen. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements

California Food Handler Certificate: Incumbents must obtain a California Food Handler card from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited training provider that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs within 30 days of the date of hire. The California Food Handler card must be maintained throughout the tenure of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least eighteen years of age.

Must pass a thorough background investigation

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs
• Bilingual

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the job simulation exercise (sometimes referred to as a performance exam) (100%). The tentative date of the performance exam is the week of August 24, 2026.

Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-in-Testing-2.9.22-Fillable.pdf. Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Christina Dennis at cdennis@oaklandca.gov.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

What's in it for you?

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
• Benefits described here do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland | City of Oakland, CA

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Christina Dennis at cdennis@oaklandca.gov.

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

01

Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Responses to the supplemental questions may determine your application status. By answering "yes" to this question, I certify that I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental question responses.

• Yes
• No

02

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process. Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City of Oakland or Port of Oakland employee?

• Yes
• No

03

If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A."

04

Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?

• Yes
• No

05

If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below. If not applicable, type "N/A"

06

Please list other names used while employed by the City of Oakland. If you have not been employed by the City of Oakland put "N/A".

07

Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?

• Yes
• No

08

If the address on your application does not match your current residence, please enter your address and update it in your application profile. If not applicable, type "N/A"

09

What is the highest degree or level of education that you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or equivalent (for example: GED)
• Some college credits, no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree
• Other

10

If you indicated your highest educational achievement is "Some college credits", how many units of college level coursework have you completed?

• 1-14 semester / 1-21 quarter units / or equivalent
• 15-29 semester / 22-44 quarter units / or equivalent
• 30-59 semester / 45-89 quarter units / or equivalent
• 60-89 semester / 90-134 quarter units / or equivalent
• 90+ semester / 135+ quarter units / or equivalent
• N/A

11

If you indicated that you have attained a Bachelors degree or above, please list the field of study (major) in each degree attained. (for example: BA degree - Environmental Science & MA degree - Business Administration) If this doesnt apply, please indicate "NA".

12

If you selected "Other", please list the major for your degree.

13

How many years of experience do you have in ordering, preparing, cooking, and serving meals in a large institution, large commercial, or hotel kitchen?

• I possess 5 or more years, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• I possess 4 or more years, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• I possess 3 or more years, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• I possess 2 or more years, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• I possess 1 year, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• I possess less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not possess any experience as described

14

Please describe your experience in ordering, preparing, cooking, and serving meals in a large institution, large commercial, or hotel kitchen? If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".

15

Acting assignments: If you have served in an Acting assignment that you would like considered as experience towards the minimum qualifications requirement, please list the Acting assignment(s) separately in the "Work experience" section of your application. For each Acting assignment, the description must include the Acting job title (use the word Acting as part of the job title), dates and hours served, and duties performed.

I understand the above statement and will list any Acting assignments separately in the "Work experience" section of my application form.

• Yes
• No

16

Answers to the above supplemental questions MUST be supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application. Answers not supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application will NOT be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed.

I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Oakland

Address 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor

Oakland, California, 94612

Phone (510) 238-3112

Website http://www.oaklandca.gov/