Cook 2 Cook 1 In-Training-ON CALL
Cook 2 Cook 1 In-Training-ON CALL
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- Department of Corrections Reentry DivisionCook 2 (Cook 1 in training) On CallTriCities Reentry CenterKennewick WA
This recruitment has been reopened to broaden the candidate pool. If you have previously applied we encourage you to apply again.
The Mission of Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.Our team within the Reentry Division is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a permanent on callCook 2 (Cook 1 in training) role. This position is located at TriCities Reentry Center in Kennewick Washington.- Cook 1 InTraining (Range 36 $3243.00$4293.00 On Call $18 $24
- Cook 2 (Range 39: $3470.00$4620.00 On Call $19.94 $26.55
*Depending on qualifications the selected candidate may be appointed at the Cook 1 intraining level or directly at the Cook 2 level.This position contributes to the agencys mission to improve public safety by planning ordering preparing and serving the resident population at Reentry Centers with nutritionally appropriate quality meals that meet the recommended daily allowance as specified in the Departments certified meal plan. Meals for residents are prepared and served in a timely manner in accordance with the applicable state and federal regulations and within the budgetary requirements.We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation engagement and safety leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service review decide and apply!
Application Process
To be considered for this position please apply directly at to this announcement. As part of a complete application package you must:- Provide a complete work history.
- Include three 3 professional references on your application. See Supplemental Information section of this posting for an explanation of who meets the definition of a professional reference. Phone number and email address are required for each professional reference)
Please note: Incomplete application packages may disqualify an application from the selection process. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the Supplemental Questions section of this application. Duties
Duties of a Cook 2 include but are not limited to:
Participate in the preparation and service of all food on a shift:- Perform mathematical calculations by converting recipes to determine the appropriate quantity of food products required to meet menu requirements and populations to be served.
- Ensure adherence to appropriate portion control protocols.
- Check food product during and after preparation ensuring appropriate quality standards are met and adequate quantity has been prepared.
- Understand and apply rethermalization of food process/procedures if appropriate.
- Practice and perform progressive cooking techniques for quality control and to decrease waste within the food service area.
- Follow basic safety practices to preclude hazards and accidents.
- Prepare special diets as required (medical or religious).
- Maintain and model the highest standards of personal hygiene.
- Keep work surfaces and equipment clean and in compliance with state and local Health Department sanitation standards.
- Follow basic safety practices to avoid hazards and accidents
- Maintain and track knife and tool inventory.
- Maintain and organize accurate food inventories and ensure rotation of stock items to prevent spoilage and pilferage.
- Receive store and distribute raw and prepared or prepackaged food products in accordance with required standards.
- Receive store and use chemicals and cleaning supplies appropriately.
- Prepare and submit work orders/equipment repair orders.
- Execute and maintain tool control processes according to DOC policy.
- Maintain key control per DOC policy.
- Ensure safe handling operation care use and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Two 2 years cooking experience in a largescale food service or culinary operation. Completion of a course in largescale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience
- Current food handler permit.
- One 1 year as a Cook 1 in State service
- Current food handler permit.
Cook a variety of foods
Follow written and oral instructions
Write clearly factually and concisely
Read understand estimate quantities and follow recipes with minimal waste
Effectively communicate verbally
Schedule and organize daily work
Operate and demonstrate the safe handling and operation of kitchen equipment e.g. mixers ovens
choppers slicers grills steam kettles
Role model appropriate behavior to residents
Supervise coach train and provide constructive feedback to residents in general kitchen operational practices
Knowledge of:
A variety of foods
Alternate food preparation methods i.e. cook/chill and cook/freeze
Basic arithmetic e.g. adding subtracting multiplying and dividing
Food service practices food preparation and production methods and procedures
Food service record keeping
HACCP protocols practices and tools for food service
Understanding of:
Weights and measures and differentiate between applications
Rethermalization of food process/procedures
Preferred Qualifications:- Three 3 or more years cooking experience in a largescale food service or culinary operation
- High school diploma or GED
- Current food handler permit
- One year of experience in food preparation or cooking in an institutional or commercial food service setting.
- Completion of a course in largescale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Cook 1 oncall: $17.91 $23.71 hourly
Supplemental Information
- Vision: Working together for safer communities.Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment:To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES:- Please include a minimum of three 3 professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
As an employee of the Department of Corrections your worklife integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical dental and vision these perks also may include:- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
- PERS:State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information check out the Department of Retirement Systems website.
DOC does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit .
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process please email or .gov
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