On-Call Cook | Reentry

Cook 1 range: $21.66 - $28.75 per hour

Cook 2 range: $23.75 - $31.74 per hour

The Department of Corrections Reentry Division is looking to hire an On‑Call Cook
2. This position is based at Longview Reentry Center in Longview, WA. Working hours will vary based on operational needs. 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.

This recruitment may be used to fill future non‑permanent and permanent positions.

This position contributes to the agency’s mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives by planning, ordering, preparing and serving the resident population at Reentry Centers with nutritionally appropriate, quality meals that meet the recommended daily allowance as specified in the Department’s certified meal plan. Meals for residents are prepared and served in a timely manner in accordance with the applicable state and federal regulations and within the budgetary requirements.

This supports the Reentry Division purpose of providing individuals with tools and resources for targeted opportunities to successfully transition back into the community by ensuring residents have nutritionally balanced, healthy, and safe food available during their transition.

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

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.

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Training and development opportunities
• The fulfillment of public service

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Cook 2, some of your duties will include:

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

• 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.

Perform ordering, inventory, storage, use…