Job Details

AC Cook - On Call | CCCC

Multiple On-Call Positions Available

Location: Cedar Creek Corrections Center | Littlerock, WA

Salary Range: $31.18 - $41.94 Hourly

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit. The candidate of choice must be able to work in a prison environment as you will be required to work in the facility daily.

The Washington State Department of Corrections Cedar Creek Corrections Center is seeking dedicated cooks to join their team as an On-Call AC Cook. The goal of this position is to improve public safety by providing oversight for the vocational training, direction, and supervision of an incarcerated individual work crew.

The candidate of choice will provide incarcerated individuals needed vocational and job skills training to become better prepared and equipped to find meaningful and productive employment upon their transition back into the community. Under the supervision of an AC Cook, incarcerated individuals attain job skills and training in the preparation, cooking, serving, and storage of food, receiving and unloading trucks, and receive instruction in the appropriate use of equipment.

This supports the vision of working together for safer communities by providing individuals with tools, resources and opportunities that will farther their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Process

Begin your application process online at www.careers.wa.gov:

• Click the green 'Apply' button on the job posting and sign in or create an account.
• Complete your application.
• Please be sure to attach the following to your application:
  • A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position,
  • A detailed chronological resume,
  • A copy of your unofficial college transcript (if using college credits or degree to qualify for position) and
  • At least (3) three professional references - A professional reference is identified 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.
• Click "Accept & Submit" to submit your application. Incomplete application packages may disqualify an applicant from the application process. We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As an AC Cook, some of your duties will include:

• Participating in the preparation and service of all food on a shift which could include:
  • Performing mathematical calculations, to figure out the right amount of food to serve
  • Ensure adherence to appropriate portion control so you don't run out of food. Each item has a portion size
  • Checking food temperatures during and after preparation and make sure the food is held to temperature on the serving line
  • Following basic safety practices to preclude hazards and accidents such as slipping on wet floors or where food has been spilled, possible cuts from knives, and being burned from steam, hot foods, stove, hot grease, and water
  • Maintaining and tracking all tools controls from two cages within the kitchen
• Supervise and instruct incarcerated individuals (I/I) in general cooking, baking, meat cutting, and food preparation and service which could look like:
  • Supervising, training and instructing I/Is in general food services practices including receipt of goods, storage of goods, preparation, cooking, and serving of food
  • Supervising and training I/Is in preparing special diets (medical or religious) and preparing and setting up satellite trays or carts and serving lines
  • Serving meals including segregation trays, service of mainline, preparation and distribution of sack lunches, and lock down meals
  • Supervising, coaching, instructing training and providing constructive feedback to I/Is in the safe handling, operation, care, use, and cleaning of kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, grills, steam kettles
  • In accordance with policy, training I/Is in the preparation and serving of food, hygiene, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), use and care of equipment, and safety hazards (HAZMAT)
• Performing inventory and reporting tasks
• Supervising and monitoring incarcerated individuals
• Ensuring areas remain locked at all times

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

• High School diploma or equivalent
• AND Successful completion of a culinary arts program at an accredited community college or vocation technical school OR High School diploma or equivalent AND Two years of experience as a cook in a large-scale food operation, where at least 300 complete meals are prepared per day, e.g., institutions, restaurants, schools, and hospitals.

Ability to:

• 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
• maintain security, order, and discipline of offenders supervised
• role model appropriate behavior to offenders
• supervise, coach, train, and provide constructive feedback to offenders 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

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Successful completion of classes relating to food safety and food service sanitation
• Ability to problem solve on short notice
• Two years of experience in a supervisory capacity

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.

Our Core Values:

1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
2. Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
3. People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
4. Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and