FOOD SERVICE WORKER - EXTRA HELP ON-CALL

Kitsap County; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County is seeking a Food Service Worker for on-call support at the Juvenile Detention Facility. This entry-level position involves food preparation, service, and maintaining high sanitation standards in a secured environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale cooking and possess necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Six months of food prep experience or training.
• Food handler's permit, First Aid, CPR, TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious foods.
• Maintain sanitation and clean kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary Organization

Sanitation Procedures

Basic Math Skills

Education

Food Science Degree

Job description

FOOD SERVICE WORKER - EXTRA HELP ON-CALL

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Position Summary

The Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Facility is seeking an individual to provide on-call food services support. This entry-level role involves food preparation and service for individuals in a secured facility, including cooking, baking, meal setup, serving, and cleaning under high sanitation and safety standards.

Ideal Candidate Skills

Knowledge of large-scale or institutional cooking methods, sanitation and safety procedures, basic math skills, and culinary organization are preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months of food prep experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale or institutional food service, a Food Science degree, Safe Serve certification, or high-standard kitchen cleaning experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Food handler's permit, First Aid, CPR, TB test, Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens training, Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver.

Background Check

Extensive criminal background check required due to unsupervised access to minors. Review disqualifying crimes at this link.

Physical and Working Conditions

Work in a secured kitchen environment, requiring physical strength, coordination, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. May involve contact with detainees and exposure to sanitation chemicals.

Key Duties

• Prepare and serve nutritious foods, maintain sanitation, clean kitchen and dining areas, and document activities.

Additional Information

• Open to the public; applications screened for qualifications.
• Overtime eligible; position covered by the County's extra help policy.
• Work hours vary, including weekends and evenings.
• Applications are confidential; no benefits offered except those legally required.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing