Cook (Ac) Jobs

Description

• This recruitment may also be used to fill future permanent vacancies as they occur.

• Recruitment will also be used to fill on-call positions.

CCCC is a 480-bed male facility. The facility is located in the Capital Forest 20 miles south of Tumwater. CCCC is co-located with the Department of Natural Resources and is a minimum-security facility. This facility houses minimum security incarcerated individuals and offers treatment, work, and vocational programs to help ready incarcerated individuals to transition back into the community. CCCC is a sustainability prison; some of the many programs include rehabilitation of ailing Western Pond Turtles, raising bees, training service dogs, gardening, and composting. The site includes two living units, a health clinic, education buildings, a gymnasium and support facilities. All incarcerated individuals work at this facility either on an off-site work crew or within the facility grounds.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Duties

The Cook, AC (Adult Corrections) directs the preparation and service of food by incarcerated individuals in a correctional facility in support of the Department of Corrections' incarcerated individual food service program including:

• Maintain and track knife and tool inventory.
• Maintain and organize food inventories and rotate stock items.
• Supervise, train, and instruct incarcerated individuals in general food service practices.
• In accordance with policy, train incarcerated individuals in the preparation and serving of food, hygiene, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), use and care of equipment, and safety hazards (HAZMAT).
• Performing mathematical calculations to convert recipes to determine appropriate quantity of food product need for menu and population.
• Prepare work orders and equipment repair logs.
• Supervise and train incarcerated individuals in preparing special diets and preparing and setting up trays, carts, and serving lines.
• Ensuring adherence to portion control protocols.
• Complete, monitor, and maintain HACCP logs.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals and intervene when inappropriate behavior is displayed.
• Follow basic safety practices to preclude hazards and accidents.
• Supervise, coach, instruct, train, and provide constructive feedback to incarcerated individuals in the safe handling, operation, care, use, and cleaning of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent and the successful completion of a culinary arts program at an accredited community college or vocational technical school.

OR

A high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as a cook in a food service establishment.

AND

The ability to:

• Read, understand, estimate quantities, and follow recipes with minimal waste.
• Effectively communicate verbally.
• Role model appropriate behavior to incarcerated individuals.
• Supervise, coach, train, and provide constructive feedback to incarcerated individuals in general kitchen operational practices.
• Schedule and organize daily work.
• Cook a variety of foods.
• Write clearly, factually, and concisely.
• Operate and demonstrate the safe handling and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintain security, order, and discipline of incarcerated individuals supervised.

Knowledge of:

• Food service practices, food preparation, and production methods and procedures.
• Basic arithmetic, e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• HACCP protocols, practices, and tools for food service.
• Food service record keeping.
• A variety of foods.
• Alternate food preparation methods i.e., cook/chill and cook/freeze.

Understanding of:

• Weights and measures and differentiate between applications.
• Rethermalization of food process/procedures.

Special Note: Employees in these positions are required to furnish and maintain a food and beverage service workers permit through the local health department.

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.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three 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 non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

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 non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• 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.
• **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
  • 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 applicant’s 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 alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment 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 self-defense and/or de-escalation. 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.
  • This position may be represented by a bargaining unit
• 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.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit
• 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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment 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.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life 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:

• Generous retirement plan
• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Flex Spending Accounts

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Brad Conly at [email protected] or call at 360-359-4110. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.