SCCC AC Cook On-Call

Full Job Description

Cook, Adult Correctional (Cook, A/C)
On-Call
Salary Range: $5,213-7,013/month
Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC)
Aberdeen, WA

This recruitment may be used to fill current and future on-call, non-permanent and permanent vacancies. We encourage applicants to apply early.

The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date.

If you are excited to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that works towards a meaningful purpose, apply to be an On-Call Cook AC (Adult Corrections) at SCCC with the Department of Corrections (DOC).

Stafford Creek Corrections Center is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast.

There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody Incarcerated Individuals and an intensive management unit for maximum-custody Incarcerated Individuals.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

As a member of the DOC team, you will not only have access to a benefits package , but you will also have the opportunity to continue building your career with us.

Join our team to be part of an organization that is dedicated to offering opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Apply today to join our team and start making a real difference in your community!

In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement AND attach the following items to your application:

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting.

Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting.

All information may be verified and documentation may be required. AGENCY PROFILE:For additional information about our agency, please visit doc.wa.gov DOC OFFERS:

DutiesThis position contributes to the agency’s mission to improve public safety by providing oversight for the vocational training, direction, and supervision of an Incarcerated Individual work crew.

The On-Call Cook A/C provides Incarcerated Individuals needed vocational and job skills training to become better prepared and equipped to find meaningful and productive employment upon their transition into the community.

Under the supervision of a Cook A/C, Incarcerated Individuals attain job skills and training in the preparation, cooking, serving, and storage of food, and receive instruction in the appropriate use of equipment.

Requirements

Supervise and instruct Incarcerated Individuals in general cooking, baking, meat cutting, and food preparation and service:

Perform inventory and reporting tasks:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a culinary arts program at an accredited community college or vocational technical school.

- OR -

High School diploma or equivalent and two years of experience as a cook in a food service establishment.

Ability to:

Knowledge of:

Understanding of:

Additional Information

Supplemental Information

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.

Please include a minimum of three (3) 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, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.**Please 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.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

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, and 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.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework.

Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.

Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.

Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process.

Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer: As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.

Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email docsccchr@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 360-537-2206. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.