Ac Cook - Wsp

State of Washington•Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals as an AC Cook at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP). This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. The Washington State Penitentiary operates 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. 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. The Department of Corrections, as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. The Washington State Penitentiary is comprised of 4 Close Custody Units, 3 Special Housing Units, 2 Intensive Management Units, 2 Medium Units, 2 Minimum Housing Units and a Hospital. In all, WSP houses approximately 2,000 incarcerated individuals and employs approximately 1,100 staff.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License.
High School diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a culinary arts program at an accredited community college or vocational technical school.
OR High School diploma or equivalent and two years of experience as a cook in a food service establishment.
Ability to cook a variety of foods.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to write clearly, factually, and concisely.
Ability to read, understand, estimate quantities and follow recipes with minimal waste.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
Ability to schedule and organize daily work.
Ability to operate and demonstrate the safe handling and operation of kitchen equipment, e.g., mixers, ovens, choppers, slicers, grills, steam kettles.
Ability to maintain security, order, and discipline of offenders.
Ability to serve as a role model for appropriate behavior to offenders.
Ability to supervise, coach, train, and provide constructive feedback to offenders in general kitchen operational practices.
Knowledge of a variety of foods.
Knowledge of alternate food preparation methods i.e., cook/chill and cook/freeze.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
Knowledge of food service practices, food preparation, and production methods and procedures.
Knowledge of food service record keeping.
Knowledge of HACCP protocols, practices, and tools for food service.
Understanding of weights and measures and differentiate between applications.
Understanding of rethermalization of food process/procedures.
Observation - Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
Technology - Learns and utilizes computer-based applications in the performance of job duties.
Stress Tolerance - Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening or other crisis/emergency situations. Appropriately intervenes in response to threats.
Professional Standards - Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to established productivity standards and timelines. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation and service of all food on a shift, to include delivery via tractor and/or trailer.
Supervise and instruct offenders in general cooking, baking, meat cutting, and food preparation and service.
Perform inventory and reporting tasks.
Supervise and monitor offenders.