AC COOK - SCCC

• A current resume (indicating your related experience)
• A letter of interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position
• Three (3) professional references 

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Training and development opportunities

This position contributes to the agency’s mission to improve public safety by providing oversight for the vocational training, direction, and supervision of an Incarcerated Individual work crew. The Cook A/C provides Incarcerated Individuals 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, Incarcerated Individuals attain job skills and training in the preparation, cooking, serving, and storage of food, and receive instruction in the appropriate use of equipment.
The duties of the Cook, AC include, but are not limited to: 
 
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.
• Check food product during and after preparation, ensuring appropriate quality standards are met and that adequate quantity has been prepared.
• Follow basic safety practices to preclude hazards and accidents 
• Maintain and track knife and tool inventory

• Supervise, train, and instruct Incarcerated Individuals in general food services practices
• Supervise and train Incarcerated Individuals in preparing special diets (medical or religious) and 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).

• Maintain and organize accurate food inventories, and rotate stock items 
• Complete, monitor, and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) logs.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a culinary arts program at an accredited community college or vocational technical school.

• Ability to:

• 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

• Knowledge of:

• 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

• Understanding of:

• weights and measures and differentiate between applications
• rethermalization of food process/procedures

• Successful completion of classes relating to food safety and food service sanitation.
• Ability to problem solve on short notice.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training.
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
• Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• This position is included in a union shop. 
• Possess and maintain a current Food Handlers permit.
• In an emergency situation employees may be asked to stay for an extended period of time and perform duties appropriate to the situation.

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:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.  If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
   **Please note:  Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• 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.

• 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 a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!