FOOD SERVICES MANAGER Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5175245) Apply  FOOD SERVICES MANAGER Salary $73,107.36 - $98,516.88 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number J4791M Department SHERIFF Opening Date 02/06/2026 Closing Date 2/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We encourage applications from anyone. FILING PERIOD: We will be accepting online applications from Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Monday, February 23, 2026, to be accepted. EXAM NUMBER: J4791M JOIN OUR TEAM, click here to view a video about Food Services Bureau career opportunities : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj-yCqcgx2o Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation:https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Essential Job Functions + Plans, organizes, and coordinates food ordering, food preparation including pre-portioned meals, culinary and meal service activities, including special therapeutic diets, through established legal requirements, procedures, and standards to ensure achievement of Correctional Services Division's objectives. + Develops written procedures and instructions for food storage and preparation, including sanitation, safety, equipment maintenance and operation; through subordinate supervisors, monitors quality and quantity of food preparation and initiates corrective action, as necessary. + Makes recommendations regarding the master menu and food substitutes, as necessary, to accommodate such factors as food item availability, food perishability, food item cost, inmate and employee acceptance, and budgetary production capabilities. + Standardizes recipes in terms of numbers of portions to be served; adjusts quantities of ingredients and food preparation procedures to ensure maintenance of quality standards when the volume to be prepared is greater or lesser than the standard recipe. + Plans and directs meal production and serving operations; prepares task lists for culinary workers, organizes and assigns all food preparation and serving tasks, and plans meals tray distribution; and compiles written procedures in manual form. + Supervises the scheduling and assignment of subordinate kitchen personnel to provide culinary services for all meals and adjusts assignments in accordance with workload demand, work simplification and the availability and capabilities of the staff. + Analyzes and corrects item cost controls to ensure continued product competitiveness with outside vendors. + Supervises or performs the ordering of food and supplies to maintain an appropriate inventory; interviews food and equipment vendor representatives regarding new food products or new items of food service equipment; samples or tests new food items and evaluates their potential for use in the custody kitchen, contract cities, and staff meals. + Provides on-the-job training of cooks, food service personnel and/or inmates in food preparation and service operations, practices, and standards. + Evaluates, directly or through subordinate supervisors, the work of all personnel assigned to the culinary staff and counsels them on improving their performance; writes performance evaluations and injury reports; directs subordinate supervisors in the effective recommendation or initiation of disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances. + Confers with facility administrators in order to integrate the food service program with the funding schedule of the penal institutions. + Conducts studies and implements improvements in methods of ordering, storing, preparing and distributing food; develops solutions to problems of staffing, space, equipment and service levels and prepares budget requests for the section. For more information, please view the classification specification:Food Services Manager (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065265?keywords=food%20services%20manager&pagetype=classSpecifications) Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY Option A:Graduation from an accredited college*AND two (2) years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County Head Cook (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064846?keywords=head%20cook&pagetype=classSpecifications) ** classification managing the food service operation of a hospital, school, or other industrial or commercial establishment involving the supervision of cooks and food service workers in the purchase, preparation, distribution, and service of several hundred meals a day. Option B: Two (2) years' experienceas aChief Cook (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064826?keywords=chief%20cook&pagetype=classSpecifications) *** or higher. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * To receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Documentation should be submitted to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it needs to be translated. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf To qualify under Option A, candidates must meet the education requirements by Monday, February 23, 2026 in order to be considered for this examination. ** For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's class Head Cook (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064846?keywords=head%20cook&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item #4791), please click the hyperlink on the job title under Requirements OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under the "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box. ***To qualify under Option B, applicants must have County status in this class as evidenced by holding or having held such a payroll title. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following DESIREABLE qualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing. + Experience beyond the requirements Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I A structured interview weighted 70% assessing: Leadership, Safety Concerns, Delegation, Interpersonal Relations, Adaptability, Coaching and Mentoring, Computer Experience, Oral Communications, and Written Communications. As part of the interview, candidates will also be required to complete a brief writing exercise. Candidates who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified from this examination. APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART II. PART II An evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 30%. APPLICANTS MUST RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. TESTING ACCOMMODATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list. VETERAN'S CREDIT If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it tosheriffexamsunit@lasd.org within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation. The list of successful applicants developed from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Custody Services Division, Custody Food Services. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a"zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: + use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronicallybefore 5:00 P.M., PT, on Monday, February 23, 2026. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is required that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. + jbarco@lasd.org + noreply@governmentjobs.com + info@governmentjobs.com New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in togovernmentjobs.comand following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Veteran’s Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf Revised September 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistake you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + Yes, I understand the above information. 02 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed at an accredited college or university? + Not Applicable + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree 03 Which of the following best describes your experienceat the levelof Los Angeles CountyHead Cook (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064846?keywords=head%20cook&pagetype=classSpecifications) **, managing the food service operations of a hospital, school, or other industrial or commercial establishment involving the supervision of cooks and food service workers in the purchase, preparation, distribution, and service of several hundred meals a day? **For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's classHead Cook (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064846?keywords=head%20cook&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item #4791), please click the hyperlink on the job title under Minimum Requirements OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/and type in the job title or item number under the "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box. + Not Applicable + Less than one (1) year + One (1) year, but less than two years + Two (2) years or more 04 DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE:Managing the food service operations of a hospital, school, or other industrial or commercial establishment involving the supervision of cooks and food service workers in the purchase, preparation, distribution, and service of several hundred meals a dayat the levelof Los Angeles County's class of Head Cook. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable." NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Dates From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Describe experience in detail You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must also indicate this experience on your APPLICATION) 05 Which of the following best describes your experienceas aChief Cook or higher in the service of the Los Angeles County? + Not Applicable + Less than one (1) year + One (1) year, but less than two years + Two (2) years or more 06 DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE:as aChief Cook or higher. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable." NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Dates From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Describe experience in detail You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must also indicate this experience on your APPLICATION) 07 Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process? (In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible list.) + Yes, I will require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process, and I understand the above information and instructions. + No, I do not require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process. 08 Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling. + Yes, I understand the above information. 09 How did you learn about this position? + Personal referral from someone other than a County Employee + County Employee + Los Angeles County Government Job website + Social Media (Instagram) + Socia Media (Facebook) + Linkedin + County Job Hotline + Job Fair 10 WARNING:This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification. Do you understand this information? + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 11 The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. + Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. 12 The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD? + Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD. 13 Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination? + Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination. 14 Are you currently on criminal probation? + No + Yes 15 Are you currently on criminal parole? + No + Yes 16 Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident/arrest date? + No + Yes; within 1 year + Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years + Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years + Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years + Yes; more than 4 years ago 17 Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time? + No + Yes; within the last 12 months + Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years + Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years + Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years + Yes; more than 4 years ago 18 Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times? + No + Yes; 1 to 9 times + Yes; 10 to 19 times + Yes; 20 to 30 times + Yes; 31 or more times 19 Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times? + No + Yes; 1 to 9 times + Yes; 10 to 19 times + Yes; 20 to 29 times + Yes; 30 or more times 20 Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times? + No + Yes; 1 to 9 times + Yes; 10 to 19 times + Yes; 20 to 30 times + Yes; 31 or more times 21 Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times? + No + Yes; 1 to 9 times + Yes; 10 to 19 times + Yes; 20 to 30 times + Yes; 31 or more times 22 Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times? + No + Yes; 1 to 9 times + Yes; 10 to 19 times + Yes; 20 to 30 times + Yes; 31 or more times 23 Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times? + No + Yes; 1 to 9 times + Yes; 10 to 19 times + Yes; 20 to 29 times + Yes; 30 or more times 24 Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times? + No + Yes; 1 to 9 times + Yes; 10 to 19 times + Yes; 20 to 30 times + Yes; 31 or more times 25 By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time. + Yes Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email