NOTE: This selection process will fill our current vacancy but also create a pool of qualified candidates should a Cook/Baker position open up within the next 12 months.

Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is seeking a highly motivated individual to occupy the position of Cook/Baker for our Juvenile Division, located in Seattle.
 
The individual chosen for this position will be responsible to plan, prepare, bake, cook, serve meals, and clean after meals for youth. Incumbents of this position must be able to lift, carry, and move supplies weighting up to 50 lbs., and stand for prolonged periods of time.
 
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (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.
 
WHO MAY APPLY: This career service position is open concurrently to all King County employees and the general public who meet the qualifications listed below. Internal consideration may be given to current DAJD and King County employees. Applicants requesting Veteran's Preference must provide a copy of their DD-214, a scanned copy (pdf format) will suffice for this purpose.
 
HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the entire King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letters of interest alone will not substitute for full application. Online applications are preferred. To apply, to http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442 (Governmentjobs.com customer support).
 
WORK LOCATION: This position is assigned to the DAJD Juvenile Division, Judge Patricia Clark Children’s Family Justice Center, located at 1211 E. Alder, Seattle, WA, 98122.  Employees in this position will be assigned to a secure detention facility operational 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Please note that this location is within the secure perimeter of the detention facility.  Staff will have indirect and direct contact with youth who are within the secure perimeter.
 
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a 40-hour per week, overtime eligible position. Shifts for the Cook/Baker position are either: 0530 – 1330 hours (5:30 am to 1:30 pm), or 1100 – 1900 hours (11:00 to 7:00 pm). Staff must be available to work all shifts/schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime.
 
Assignments and schedules are subject to the staffing needs of the department and subject to the collective bargaining unit bid processes. Specific hours/days cannot be guaranteed. Candidates must be available to work mandatory overtime, and/or work adjusted schedules on occasion, which may include evenings and weekends.
 
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by King County Juvenile Detention Guild - DAJD -Juvenile Detention.
 
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to Morgan Hermann, DAJD Human Resources Analyst: mhermann@kingcounty.gov.

Work is performed in a controlled juvenile detention security facility/environment preparing meals for youth and staff (food service staff members do not work directly with youth). Staff in these positions receive extensive on-the-job training. The facility is operational 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.
 
 Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Accurate, quality food preparation and serving of regular and restricted diets for youth, staff and other meals (full meal service, up to 50 persons per meal). 
• Preparation of bakery items. 
• Follow and enforce safety and sanitation rules at all times. 
• Write clear, legible incident reports regarding issues, problems, or emergency situations, as well as other reports and records that are accurate and complete utilizing various computer applications including MS Word and Excel. 
• Accurately read and follow menus and recipes, including written and verbal instructions. 
• Accurately portion and record serving and meal distribution utilizing various computer applications including MS Word and Excel. 
• Operate all food service and other equipment including commercial ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, grinders, hot and cold buffet lines, tray line conveyor, and commercial dishwashers. 
• Removal of garbage, recyclables, and compostable refuse. 
• Washing, cleaning, and storing of all trays, pots/pans, and utensils. 
• Maintain control and security of tools, utensils, knives, and other controlled items. 
• Perform operator-level maintenance of food service equipment including disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling of food service equipment. 
• Properly lift, carry, move, and handle equipment, boxes, and bags up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain training required for School Food Service employees as directed by OSPI.
• Receive stores using HACCP and FIFO guidelines.
• Other training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a minimum of one year work experience in food preparation. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors, and read and follow recipes, department policies, and training materials. 
• Strong customer service and team oriented skills are required. 
• Experience using computers is required. 
• Requires physical ability to lift, carry, move and handle equipment, boxes, and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Prior experience in a large-scale commercial or institutional setting with full meal service (i.e. corrections, military, hospitals, or nursing homes) 
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.

Selection Process
Your application must provide clear and detailed information on your relevant education, training, work experience, and history. Your application materials must validate your answers to the supplemental questions. Applications that state "see resume" are considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. If your answers cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications may be further screened using additional screeners, skills assessment tests, and/or interviews.
 
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.

• submit proof of vaccination or 
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.