• Participate in the preparation and service of all food on a shift.

• Perform mathematical calculations, e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate portion control protocols.
• Ensure appropriate quality standards are met and the adequate quantity has been prepared.
• Follow basic safety practices and preclude hazards and accidents.
• Maintain and track knife and tool inventory.

• Supervise and instruct offenders in general cooking, baking, meat cutting, and food preparation and service.

• Supervise, train, and instruct incarcerated individuals in general food services practices.
• Supervise and train offenders in preparing special diets (medical or religious). Preparing and setting up satellite trays or carts and serving lines.
• Supervise, coach, instruct, train, and provide constructive feedback to incarcerated individuals in the safe handling, operation, care, use and cleaning of kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, grills, steam kettles.
• In accordance with policy, train incarcerated individuals in the preparation and serving of food, hygiene, Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Points (HACCP), use and care of equipment, and safety hazards (HAZMAT).

• Perform inventory and reporting tasks.

• Maintain and organize accurate food inventories, and rotate stock items.
• Complete, monitor, and maintain HACCP logs.
• Prepare work orders and equipment repair orders.

• Additional Duties as assigned.

• 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 incarcerated individuals supervised
• Role model appropriate behavior to incarcerated individuals
• Supervise, coach, train, and provide constructive feedback to incarcerated individuals in general kitchen operational practices

• 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

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

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:

• 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.

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:

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

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email melissa.titus@doc.wa.gov or call us at 253-858-4691. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.