FOOD SERVICE WORKER - EXTRA HELP ON-CALL

Kitsap County, WA • Port Orchard, WA

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About The Position

The Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Facility has an opportunity for an individual to provide on-call food services support in our department. This position performs routine entry level work involving food preparation and service work for individuals housed in the secured facility. Duties may include: cooking, baking, and otherwise preparing food, setting up and serving a variety of meals, and performing related cleaning tasks under established guidelines of the highest sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in large scale or institutional cooking operations for mass quantity cooking; time scheduling, sanitation, and safety procedures used in food service operations; the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; and culinary organizational skills.

Requirements

• Six months of experience and/or training in food preparation, including the set up and operation of basic kitchen equipment, is required; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
• Possess and submit verification of a valid and current food handler's permit.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprinting, through law enforcement agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large scale food preparation or in an institutional food service setting.
• Food Science degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education and Safe Serve completion.
• Possession of a Safe Serve Certificate.
• Custodial or high standard kitchen cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake, and serve a variety of foods with a well balanced and nutritional emphasis.
• Maintain proper standards of sanitation by cleaning equipment such as stoves, kettles, pots and pans, dishes, cooler, storage and food service areas.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, kitchen equipment and appliances, kitchen and dining area; sweep and mop floors according to established procedures.
• Set up lunch and dinner food service line and serve meals.
• Clean kitchen, dining areas or perform light housekeeping in the facility.
• Record required information for documentation as requested by the supervisor.
• Observe and report any problems, discrepancies, and suggestions regarding the food service operation in a timely manner.
• Fold towels, washcloths, blankets, kitchen towels/potholders, and detainee outer/underclothing.

Benefits

• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• This position is covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees