Cook 2: Reentry Center Nutrition & Impact

Washington State Department of Correction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/telework/flexible schedules

Up to 25 paid vacation 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

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections seeks a Cook 2 for Reynolds Reentry Center in Seattle, on-call status. You will plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards while managing kitchen resources within budget.

The position requires 2 years of cooking experience (or 1 year if Cook 1 in state service) and a current food handler permit. This role supports residents’ transition to the community through healthy meal service.

Qualifications

• Two years cooking experience in a large-scale operation (or one year if Cook 1 in state service).
• Current food handler permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, order, prepare and serve meals for residents daily.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional standards and safety regulations.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation and inventory within budget constraints.
• Assist in training and supervising residents in kitchen practices.

Skills

Two years cooking experience

Food handler permit

Job description

Washington State Department of Corrections seeks a Cook 2 for Reynolds Reentry Center in Seattle, on-call status. You will plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards while managing kitchen resources within budget.

The position requires 2 years of cooking experience (or 1 year if Cook 1 in state service) and a current food handler permit. This role supports residents’ transition to the community through healthy meal service.