Lead Cook Baker
- Summary
This is an internal promotion opportunity, currently open to employees of the King County Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention. This recruitment will establish an employment list (valid up to one year) to fill future Lead Cook Baker vacancies as they become available.
Lead Cook Bakers perform a wide variety of duties, including: organizing and assigning work to cook baker staff; supervision and scheduling of inmate kitchen workers, monitoring food supplies and inventory, serving as primary trainer for new employees, provide input regarding performance evaluations and disciplinary issues; troubleshoot and resolve problems/disputes to maintain and ensure smooth operation of the food services operation. The Lead Cook Bakers report directly to the Food Services Manager.
DAJD is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies. DAJD operates the largest county jail in the State of Washington.
DAJD's mission is to contribute to the public safety of the citizens of King County and Washington State by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs, in an innovative and cost-effective manner.- Job Duties
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES: In addition to performing all duties assigned to the Cook Baker classification, the typical job duties for the Lead Cook Baker include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain staff schedule, including vacation and sick leave records. Organize and assign work to cook bakers. Assign tasks to staff, provide assistance and advise employees regarding food service/kitchen issues that arise.
- Supervise staff and oversee preparation of menus, food storage, preparation and serving of meals, including special diets and maintain related records and forms.
- Ensure kitchen staff and inmate workers are properly trained and supervised. Train and advise kitchen staff regarding proper supervision of inmates, resolve problems and ensure removal of inmate 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, oversee the repair of kitchen equipment.
- Provide input regarding employee's evaluations throughout the initial six month 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.
- 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 inmate 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, access to various forms; utilize computerized spreadsheets (Excel) to track costs, access tracking charts and work schedules; utilize automated systems to verify inmate population, special diet locations; utilize computer (MS Word/Outlook) for routine correspondence, e-mail and automated department training.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum 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.
- 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 six months lead or supervisory experience in an institutional food service setting
- Supplemental Information
Details regarding position:
As mentioned above, this is an internal promotion opportunity, currently open to employees of the King County Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention. This is a career service, overtime eligible position. Incumbents of this position may be assigned to either the King County Correctional Facility (Seattle, WA) or the Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent, WA). Facilities are operational 24 hours per day, seven days per week; therefore, candidates must be willing and able to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Shift assignments are subject to the staffing needs of the department and collective bargaining unit bidding processes.
This position is represented by the UNITE! HERE Local No. 8 of the Joint Crafts Council.
Recruiter: If you would like to learn more about this position or working for DAJD, please contact Jacob Black, HR Analyst, at (206) 477-0185 or via e-mail at Jacob.Black@kingcounty.gov
Application Submission Information:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs). If you are interested in applying for this position and becoming a member of the DAJD team, you will need to submit the entire King County application and required supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or letters of interest alone will not substitute for the full application. Online applications are preferred and can be submitted via the King County Jobs Website (For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGov Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442 (Governmentjobs.com customer support).
PREA Notification:
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:- Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution;
- Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
- Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
- Yes
- No
02Will you be age 21 years old or older by the date this announcement closes?- Yes
- No
03Do you possess a valid driver's license and/or can you obtain a Washington State driver's license by the date of employment?- Yes
- No
04Do you currently have, or can you obtain a Food Handler's Permit as issued by Seattle-King County Health Department by the time of employment?- Yes
- No
05Do you have a minimum of two years full-time work experience in large quantity food preparation and baking (minimum of 500 servings per meal)? (This response must be supported by your application materials.)- Yes
- No
06How much lead/supervisory experience do you have in an institutional food service setting? (This response must be supported by you application materials.)- None, but I'm a quick learner
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more
07If required for the position you are seeking, are you willing and available to work at any hours/shift, including days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays?- Yes
- No
08If required for the position you are seeking, are you willing to work mandatory overtime?- Yes
- No
09If required for the position you are seeking, are you willing to work at any *facility location: Seattle (King County Correctional Facility, King County Courthouse) or Kent (Maleng Regional Justice Center)? (*To include working within the secure perimeter of a detention facility with inmate contact.)- Yes
- No
10The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is firmly committed to a drug-free workplace. Employees of the department are prohibited from using illegal drugs. Should you be hired by the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, you acknowledge that you will adhere to the department's policies and rules regarding drug use.- Yes
- No
11PLEASE NOTE: A "yes" response to any of the remaining questions may automatically disqualify you from further consideration. Responses will be confirmed and verified in the course of the department's background investigation process. Do you understand that a "yes" response to the remaining questions may automatically disqualify you from further consideration?- Yes
- No
12Have you ever been disciplined in the workplace for sexual, racial, or other harassment or discrimination?- Yes
- No
13Have you ever been involved in any incidences of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee?- Yes
- No
Required Question