Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

May work irregular shifts.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview.  This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: April 30, 2026, May 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026.

Under supervision at the California Exposition and State Fair, Culinary Interns assist with the organization and function of the California State Fair California Kitchen Demonstration & Exhibit Program.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Incumbent will follow all current state and county safety guidelines.  Some positions may require working outdoors, standing/sitting for long periods of time, walking or carrying items (i.e. tables, chairs, boxes of supplies) with or without assistance.

• Periodic Overtime
• Prolonged periods of bending, sitting and standing
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, airborne dust, fumes, vapors, chemicals, medical waste and blood borne pathogens.

Special Requirements

• Must complete fingerprints through LiveScan.
• Participation in DMV Pull Notice Program.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or 17 years of age and graduated from high school to be considered.
• Additional online training may be required prior to employment.
  

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience working/volunteering at a fair, festival or public event.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, sit, reach, bend and stand for extended periods of time
• Experience with safe practices in food handling
• Applicable education and work experience in food, agriculture and/or culinary arts
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities and multi-task
• Outstanding customer service skills, exhibit tact and diplomacy in verbal and written communications
• Exceptional attendance, punctuality, and dependability, and possess a strong work ethic
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and irregular shifts

Benefits

As a Non-Tenured, Intermittent seasonal employee you will receive the following benefits:

· Part-Time, Seasonal & Temporary (PST) Retirement Program

· Paid Sick Leave

Important Application Instructions

The STD. 678 is required and each section, including your employment history must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Attaching a resume does not replace the requirement to inlude your employment history directly on the STD. 678.

For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control # (JC-515761), 81# 26-071 and title of the position (State Fair Worker, Culinary Intern) on the State application (STD. 678) form.  Failure to follow these application instructions may prevent you from moving forward in the selection process.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended. 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Shift work, Weekend work

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