Cook 2 - Helen B. Ratcliff

Cook 2 (Cook 1 in training)

Permanent

Helen B. Ratcliff Reentry Center

Seattle, WA

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies

The salary listed for this position does not include the 5% premium pay for positions based in King County.

In addition, Department of Correction offers free ORCA card to all employees who are permanently assigned work in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. 

The Mission of Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

The Department of Corrections Reentry Division is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill a permanent Cook 2 (Cook 1 in training), this position is located at the Helen B. Ratcliff Reentry Center, in Seattle, WA.

The Cook 2 is designated as an in-training position. Depending on qualifications, the selected candidate may be appointed at the Cook 1 level or directly at the Cook 2 level.

Salary Information:

Cook 1: $3,117 - $4,126/month

Cook 2: $3,335 - $4,440/month

Cook 1:  On Call - $17.91 - $23.71/hourly

Cook 2: On Call - $19.17 - $25.52/hourly

The Helen B. Ratcliff Reentry Center is a state-operated facility staffed by the Department of Corrections. This facility operates 24/7, and houses female incarcerated individual residents.

About the Agency

DOC's mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. We lead the nation with innovative and evidence-based practices that are aimed at reducing recidivism and improving public safety.

Our employees find this profession both challenging and rewarding as they work together with law enforcement officers, treatment providers, and community members to facilitate change in incarcerated individuals' lives. Community corrections staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement.  As part of a complete application package, you must:

• Provide a complete work history.

• Include three (3) professional references on your application. See Supplemental Information section of this posting for an explanation of who meets the definition of a professional reference. (Phone number and e-mail address are required for each professional reference)

Please note: Incomplete application packages may disqualify an application from the selection process.  The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the Supplemental Questions section of this application.

Duty:

Participate in the preparation and service of all food on a shift.

Tasks include:

 • Perform mathematical calculations by converting recipes to determine the appropriate quantity of food products required to meet menu requirements and populations to be served. ·

 • Ensure adherence to appropriate portion control protocols.

 • Check food product during and after preparation, ensuring appropriate quality standards are met and adequate quantity has been prepared.

 • Understand and apply rethermalization of food process/procedures if appropriate.

 • Practice and perform progressive cooking techniques for quality control and to decrease waste within the food service area.

 • Follow basic safety practices to preclude hazards and accidents.

 • Prepare special diets as required (medical or religious)

 • Maintain and model the highest standards of personal hygiene.

 • Keep work surfaces and equipment clean and in compliance with state and local Health Department sanitation standards.

 • Follow basic safety practices to avoid hazards and accidents

 • Maintain and track knife and tool inventory.

 • Complete temperature logs in accordance with DOC and Department of Health requirements

Duty:

Perform ordering, inventory, storage, use and reporting tasks.

Tasks include:

 • Maintain and organize accurate food inventories and ensure rotation of stock items to prevent spoilage and pilferage.

 • Receive, store and distribute raw and prepared or prepackaged food products in accordance with required standards.

 • Receive, store and use chemicals and cleaning supplies appropriately.

 • Prepare and submit work orders/equipment repair orders.

 • Submit invoices and receipts to the support staff as needed for payment processing and

 expenditure accountability.

Duty:

Monitor residents, ensure safe and secure operations

Tasks include:

 • Execute and maintain tool control processes according to DOC policy.

 • Maintain key control per DOC policy.

 • Ensure safe handling, operation, care, use and cleaning of kitchen equipment e.g. dishwasher, mixers, slicers, grills, steam kettles.

 • Train and monitor residents in completing duty assignments in the kitchen/dining area. · Monitor residents and maintain security while in the kitchen/dining area.

 • Intervene in emergencies by calling for assistance, containing the incident, and assisting staff in the incident response.

 • Monitor and intervene appropriately, including writing behavior reports or infractions, when inappropriate resident behavior is displayed.

Duty:

Other

Tasks Include:

 • Other tasks or duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

To qualify as a Cook 2:

 • Two (2) years' cooking experience in a large scale food service or culinary operation. Completion of a course in

 large-scale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience

- OR -

 • One (1) year as a Cook 1 in State service

 • Current food handler permit.

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

 • Role model appropriate behavior to residents

 • Supervise, coach, train, and provide constructive feedback to residents 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

To qualify as a Cook 1 in-training:

 • Current food handler permit

 • One year of experience in food preparation or cooking, in an institutional or commercial food service setting.

 • Completion of a course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience. 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.

Visit Mission & Vision | Washington State Department of Corrections for more information about our agency.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• References

- Include a minimum of three 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, include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. 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.

• You may work directly with or near individuals who have committed a crime in a potentially hazardous setting. Consider this when deciding to apply.

• Pre-employment Drug Test

• 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; 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.

• Represented Position

• This position may be represented by a Union.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact corinne.arter@doc1.wa.gov or give us a call at 360-764-9733. For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.