Probation Juvenile Hall Chef
$5,527 - $6,718/Monthly
Become a Juvenile Hall Chef with the County of Sonoma's Probation Department!
Starting salary up to $38.63/hour ($80,625/year) plus a competitive total compensation package!
The Probation Juvenile Hall Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations for the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall by supervising and training multiple cooks, supporting health and nutrition inspections, managing NutriKids recipe input, coordinating inventory-based food and supply orders, collecting invoices, ensuring budget-conscious purchasing, and maintaining required certifications. They are also responsible for making independent decisions on the oversight of the kitchen, and when necessary, consulting with Juvenile Hall Administration. This position does not typically work weekends, but will assist outside of scheduled hours as needed. Being a 24-hour facility, some holiday work is required.
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:
Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 1/5/26
