Cook Baker II

King County•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until vacancies have been filled. Applications received by November 1st, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. will have first consideration. The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time (40 hours/week) Cook/Baker II position. The current vacancy is located at the King County Correctional Facility (Downtown Seattle, WA). This position may work at any of the three locations on a rotating basis to assist with coverage during vacations or other absences but will primarily be assigned to a single facility based upon an annual bid process. NOTE: This selection process will fill our current vacancy but will also create a pool of qualified candidates should an additional Career Service Cook/Baker II position open up within the next 12 months. Cook/Baker IIs perform a wide variety of duties, including organizing and assigning work to Cook/Baker staff, supervision and scheduling of resident kitchen workers, monitoring food supplies and inventory, overseeing the training of new employees, providing input regarding performance evaluations and disciplinary issues, initiating work orders for equipment, and troubleshooting and resolving problems/disputes to maintain and ensure smooth food services operations. Cook/Baker IIs report directly to the Food Services Manager. The Food Services team members are assigned to any of the three facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (Downtown Seattle, WA), the Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent, WA), or the Clark Children and Family Justice Center (First Hill Seattle, WA). Depending on where the position is located, this team has direct contact with and supervision of resident workers within a secure correctional facility, or is responsible for preparing and delivering meals to youth in detention. If you are the type of person that enjoys working both independently and as part of a team and providing exemplary customer service to a diverse group of people (both staff and residents), you are the type of person we're looking for. DAJD is striving to provide in custody and community-based services that are data informed, advance safety, lead system change and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies.

Requirements

21 years of age or older by the closing date of this announcement.
Food Handler's Permit as issued by Seattle-King County Health Department
Have or the ability to obtain ServSafe certification within the first six months of employment
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Washington State Driver's License
Full-time work experience in large-quantity food preparation and baking (minimum of 500 servings per meal)
Minimum of 24 months lead or supervisory experience in an institutional food service setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff and organize and assign work to Cook/Bakers.
Assign tasks to staff.
Aid and advise employees regarding food service/kitchen issues that arise.
Maintain staff schedule, including vacation and sick leave records.
Provide input regarding employee's evaluations throughout the initial probation period, and document performance and disciplinary issues as needed.
Oversee preparation of menus, food storage, preparation and serving of meals including special diets and nutritional guidelines for youth, and maintain related records and forms.
Ensure kitchen staff and resident workers are properly trained and supervised.
Train and advise kitchen staff regarding proper supervision of residents, resolve problems, and ensure removal of resident workers who do not comply with kitchen rules.
Conduct regular inspection of all kitchen areas to ensure proper sanitation, waste disposal, food storage, proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment, and ensure working conditions are safe.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and oversee the repair of kitchen equipment.
Provide input regarding employee's evaluations throughout the initial probation training period, document performance and disciplinary issues as needed.
Provide input and recommendations regarding kitchen/food service operations as requested.
May serve on interview panels for hiring of new staff.
Order food including staples, frozen foods, produce, and dairy products; receive, inspect, store, maintain, and inventory supplies.
Oversee and maintain the child nutrition program at CCFJC as well as USDA commodities program.
Problem solves issues with deliveries, staff schedules and operational functions.
Conduct weekly and monthly inventory to ensure adequate food supplies are available, including review and revision of purchase orders.
Monitor inventory and place special orders as needed to ensure adequate food supplies and ingredients are available.
Respond to resident kites and grievances related to food services.
Work collaboratively with other staff to assist with coordination of special events.
Utilize computers on a regular basis for completion of various functions including entering payroll for food service staff, inventory control, preparation of menus, and accessing various forms; utilize computerized spreadsheets (Excel) to track costs, access tracking charts, and work schedules; utilize automated systems to verify resident population, special diet locations; and utilize computer (MS Word/Outlook) for routine correspondence, e-mail, and automated department training.