Ac Cook - Wsp

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

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual as an AC Cook at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP). This position contributes to the agency’s mission to improve public safety by providing oversight for the vocational training, direction, and supervision of an offender work crew. The Cook A/C provides offenders needed vocational and job skills training to become better prepared and equipped to find meaningful and productive employment upon their transition into the community. Under the supervision of a Cook A/C, offenders attain job skills and training in the preparation, cooking, serving, and storage of food, and receive instruction in the appropriate use of equipment. The Washington State Penitentiary is staff 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. 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 employees approximately 1,100 staff.

Requirements

Valid Drivers 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 role model 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.

Nice To Haves

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual

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.