Cook/Baker I - Correctional Facility

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 01/12/2024 02:45 PM PST

Cook/Baker I - Correctional Facility
01/12/2024 01:45 PM PST

This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until all vacancies have been filled. Applications received by January 25, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. will have first consideration. 


The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is seeking a motivated individuals to occupy the position of Cook/Baker. The individuals chosen for this position will be responsible for providing food services for approximately 1,500 jail residents and staff, 3-meals per day. This position serves as an important part of the Food Services Section, performing daily work assignments within an institutional/corrections environment that operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
 
Cook/Bakers ensure that the food provided meets nutritional standards and health codes while maintaining the safety standards of their working environment. Incumbents of this position must be able to lift, carry and move supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time. The Food Services team members are assigned to either of two adult facilities, the King County Correctional Facility (Downtown Seattle, WA) and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent, WA).
 
This team has direct contact and supervision of jail resident workers within a secure correctional facility. If you are the type of person that enjoys working both independently and as part of a group and providing exemplary customer service to a diverse group of people (both staff and jail residents), you are the type of person we're looking for.
 
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.