Juvenile Facility Cook/Baker

Summary

NOTE: This selection process will fill our current vacancy but also create a pool of qualified candidates should a Cook/Baker position open up within the next 12 months.

The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is seeking a highly motivated individual to occupy the position of Cook/Baker for our Juvenile Division, located in Seattle.

The individual chosen for this position will be responsible to plan, prepare, bake, cook, serve meals, and clean after meals for youth. Incumbents of this position must be able to lift, carry, and move supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., and stand for prolonged periods of time.

The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies.

WHO MAY APPLY: This career service position is open concurrently to all King County employees and the general public who meet the qualifications listed below. Internal consideration may be given to current DAJD and King County employees. Applicants requesting Veteran's Preference must provide a copy of their DD-214, a scanned copy (pdf format) will suffice for this purpose.

HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letters of interest alone will not substitute for full application. Online applications are required. To apply, go to http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442 (Governmentjobs.com customer support).

WORK LOCATION: This position is assigned to the DAJD Juvenile Division, Judge Patricia Clark Children's Family Justice Center, located at 1211 E. Alder, Seattle, WA, 98122. Employees in this position will be assigned to a secure detention facility operational 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Please note that this location is within the secure perimeter of the detention facility. Staff will have indirect and direct contact with youth who are within the secure perimeter.

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a 40-hour per week, overtime-eligible position. Shifts for the Cook/Baker position are either: 0530 -1330 hours (5:30 am to 1:30 pm), or 1100 -1900 hours (11:00 to 7:00 pm). Staff must be available to work all shifts/schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime.

Assignments and schedules are subject to the staffing needs of the department and subject to the collective bargaining unit bid processes. Specific hours/days cannot be guaranteed. Candidates must be available to work mandatory overtime, and/or work adjusted schedules on occasion, which may include evenings and weekends.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by King County Juvenile Detention Guild - DAJD - Juvenile Detention.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to Morgan Hermann, DAJD Human Resources Analyst at 206-477-9092 or [email protected].

Job Duties

Work is performed in a controlled juvenile detention security facility/environment preparing meals for youth and staff (food service staff members do not work directly with youth). Staff in these positions receive extensive on-the-job training. The facility is operational 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Accurate, quality food preparation and serving of regular and restricted diets for youth, staff, and other meals (full meal service, up to 75 persons per meal).
• Maintain control and security of tools, utensils, knives, and other controlled items.
• Receive stores using HACCP and FIFO guidelines.
• Properly lift, carry, move, and handle equipment, boxes, and bags up to 50 pounds.
• Write clear, legible incident reports regarding issues, problems, or emergency situations, as well as other reports and records that are accurate and complete utilizing various computer applications including MS Word and Excel.
• Accurately portion and record serving and meal distribution utilizing various computer applications including MS Word and Excel.
• Remove garbage, recyclables, and compostable refuse.
• Perform operator-level maintenance of food service equipment including disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling of food service equipment.
• Accurately read and follow menus and recipes, including written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain training required for School Food Service employees as directed by OSPI.
• Wash, clean, and store of all trays, pots/pans, and utensils.
• Follow and enforce safety and sanitation rules at all times.
• May be utilized to train new staff as part of new hire onboarding.
• Operate all food service and other equipment including commercial ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, hot and cold buffet lines, tray line conveyor, and commercial dishwashers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other training as required.
• Working in extreme conditions such as coolers, freezers for brief periods of time.
• Preparation of baked goods.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Strong customer service and teamwork skills are required.
• Experience using computers is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors, and read and follow recipes, department policies, and training materials.
• Requires physical ability to lift, carry, move, and handle equipment, boxes, and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a minimum of one year work experience in food preparation.

Most competitive candidates:

• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Prior experience in a large-scale commercial or institutional setting with full meal service (i.e., corrections, military, hospitals, or nursing homes)

Necessary Special Requirements: Must have a WA State Food Handler's permit or be able to obtain one before hire. Additional information regarding Food Handler's permits (where to obtain one and information regarding study materials) can be found at: https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/Food/FoodWorkerandlndustry/FoodWorkerCard

The person selected for this position will be required to complete a thorough background investigation process including fingerprinting, criminal history check, a polygraph examination, reference checks, and pre-employment physical. A valid Washington State Driver's License or alternate ability to travel around the county by time of hire.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process: Your application must provide clear and detailed information on your relevant education, training, work experience, and history. Your application materials must validate your answers to the supplemental questions. Applications that state "see resume" are considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. If your answers cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications may be further screened using additional screeners, skills assessment tests, and/or interviews.

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