FOOD SERVICES CONSULTANT, PROBATION

Position/Program Information This announcement is a reposting to re-open the filing period.EXAMINATION NUMBER:F4797A-RTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:We welcome application from anyoneFILING PERIOD:The application filing period will begin on October 9, 2025, at 8:00am. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.The Los Angeles County Probation is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Food Services Consultant. To view classification standards for the position, Click here For information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please Click here Essential Job Functions Counsels and consults with directors of Probation Department detention centers and residential treatment facilities to provide information on all aspects of the Probation Department food service program including the training of culinary personnel, the ordering of food, and the acquisition of food service equipmentProposes alternate solutions to such specific food service problems as lack of training, disciplinary problems, overspending for food, buying food out of season, wastage, and lack of portion control.Conducts regular on-site inspections of Probation Department food service facilities at all detention and residential treatment centers and checks performance of all kitchen functions to ensure that health standards are being followed governing cleanliness, proper food storage, temperature, length of storage time and other standards of food service operation.Reviews inspection findings with the person in-charge of each kitchen and interviews food service personnel to appraise the effectiveness of the facility training program and to ensure their knowledge of correct procedures governing food preparation and safety precaution; reports inspection findings to management.Plans and develops the master menu and uniform procedures, practices and standards for all food service operations and monitors their implementation by line management.Monitors food service operations provided by vendors to ensure compliance with contract provisions.Prepares and publishes food menus, including special diet menus for use throughout the Probation Department and consults with nutritional experts to ensure a variety of pleasing and nutritionally balanced meals for juvenile wards.Consults with and advises departmental administrators on the design and layout of new or remodeled food service facilities, the development of specifications for new food service equipment and training needs of food service personnel.Confers with Internal Services Department representatives and food vendors to keep informed about new food products and food price trends; modifies menus and food orders to add or delete food items to take maximum advantage of market conditions.Confers with facility directors and Internal Services Department to assure preparation and maintenance of all necessary documentation required by Federal and State agencies for continued departmental participation in such programs as the School Lunch Program and the Surplus Food Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; maintains liaison with the area director of the State School Lunch Program to keep current compliance requirements. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:Current certification as a Registered Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency of the American Dietetic Association - AND - Two years' food management experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Food Services Manager or higher, planning menus and directing staff in the ordering, preparation and distribution of all meals in a large facility such as a hospital or correctional facility.LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS II-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:A copy of the Registered Dietician certificate must be attached to the application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of online application submission or your application may be rejected. Please submit documentation to and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's Class of Food Services Manager is defined as follows: Plans menus and directs culinary and other food service workers in the ordering, preparation and distribution of all meals, including special diets, in a hospital or correctional facility with a large population. You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.Withhold information: No withholds and/or will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENTThis examination will consist of two parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment weighted at 60%, measuring: Professional Potential, Achievement, Maintains Good Working Relationships, Analyzes Information, Learns Quickly, Generates New Ideas, Uses Time Efficiently, Works to High Quality Standards, Adapts to Change, Copes with Uncertainty, Willingness to Learn, Responsibility, Deductive Reasoning, and Verbal Ability MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY APPLICANTS PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A Training and Experience Evaluation, weighted at 40% measuring: Professional/Technical Knowledge (Principles, methods and equipment used in serving food in institutional settings; Federal, State, and local kitchen and food sanitation laws and regulations; and Food Nutrition), Safety Awareness, and Customer Service Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the combined parts of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add , , , , , and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.Transfer of Test Components: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations, and your test scores may be transferred.Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Please click on 'Find A Job' and then 'Job Search Toolkit.' Test preparation information is located under the 'Employment Test Assistance' section. Additional online practice tests are available at You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to AccommodationIf you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on the employment application, resume, and during the examination process is subject to verification. Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible register pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies located in the Los Angeles County Probation Department. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION We only accept applications filed online. Application 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. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer’s name and address, job title, beginning the ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and descriptions of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination 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 important 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 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 @@ 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 to and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.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.All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Los Angeles County Probation Department is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.Department Contact Name: Christina RojasDepartment Contact Number: (562) 940-2659Department Contact Email: Accommodations Coordinator: Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 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. 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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: 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. 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Created: 2025-10-10