FOOD SERVICE WORKER - EXTRA HELP ON-CALL

Kitsap County; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County is seeking a Food Service Worker for extra help on an on-call basis. This role involves providing food services at the Juvenile Detention Facility, focusing on preparation, serving meals, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food preparation and relevant certifications, and work in a secure kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food preparation required.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and safety procedures.
• Custodial experience in kitchen cleaning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food following sanitation standards.
• Perform cooking and baking tasks as needed.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and setup for meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Culinary organizational skills

Education

Food Science degree

Safe Serve Certificate

Job description

FOOD SERVICE WORKER - EXTRA HELP ON-CALL

Pay $17.68 - $22.63 / hour

Location Port Orchard/Washington

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 3125731
Make a difference in your community.
Become a part of the Kitsap County team!
Do what you love while serving the citizens where you live.
Summary of position: The Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Facility has an opportunity for an individual to provide on-call food services support in our department. This position performs routine entry level work involving food preparation and service work for individuals housed in the secured facility. Duties may include: cooking, baking, and otherwise preparing food, setting up and serving a variety of meals, and performing related cleaning tasks under established guidelines of the highest sanitation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in large scale or institutional cooking operations; time scheduling, sanitation, and safety procedures used in food service operations; the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; and culinary organizational skills. Required Education and Experience
• One year of experience and/or training in food preparation, including the set up and operation of basic kitchen equipment, is required; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications
• Experience in large scale food preparation or in an institutional food service setting.
• Food Science degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education and Safe Serve completion.
• Possession of a Safe Serve Certificate.
• Custodial or high standard kitchen cleaning experience.
Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements Please note : The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements. Prior to employment the successful candidate must:
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprinting, through law enforcement agencies.
• Possess and submit verification of a valid and current food handler's permit.
Within 30 days of appointment, the successful candidate must:
• Obtain or possess current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Test (and yearly thereafter.)
• Complete Blood borne/Airborne Pathogens training.
• Receive the Hepatitis B vaccine series or sign a waiver.
Criminal Conviction Standards:
• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age. As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which will include fingerprinting.
Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/FSA/bccu/documents/Secretary'sCrimesListforALLPrograms.pdf
Working Conditions/Physical Activities (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Work is performed in a kitchen area of a secured facility.
• Adequate vision and coordination to operate food service and preparation equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength, coordination, dexterity and mental alertness to assure safety.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately.
• Walking and standing for extended periods.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, handling/grasping tools.
• Requires exertion of force of up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently to lift/carry/move food service equipment, and materials. Assistance is typically available for the heaviest lifting.
Incumbents may be:
• In contact with individuals housed and fed in the facility such as juvenile detainees.
• Exposed to environmental hazards associated with food preparation and service and chemicals related to sanitation of the equipment and food service area.

About the company

Kitsap County is located in the US state of Washington.

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Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.