Lead AC Cook: Offender Training & Food Service

State of Washington; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA, seeks an AC Cook to join the food service team. The role involves assisting in meal preparation, supervising offenders, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a high-security kitchen.

You will train inmates, manage food production, and ensure accurate portioning and quality control. The Cook A/C position emphasizes adherence to HACCP protocols, proper use of equipment, and efficient daily operations within a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations.
• Ability to supervise and train offenders in kitchen tasks.
• Proficiency in recipe calculations and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and service of all food on a shift.
• Supervise and instruct offenders in cooking, baking, meat cutting, and food preparation.
• Train offenders in safe kitchen practices and HACCP compliance.
• Maintain HACCP logs and inventory controls.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards to prevent hazards.

Skills

Food service supervision

Offender supervision

Math for recipes

HACCP safety knowledge

Tools

Mixer

Slicer

Grill

Steam kettle

Job description

Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA, seeks an AC Cook to join the food service team. The role involves assisting in meal preparation, supervising offenders, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a high-security kitchen.

You will train inmates, manage food production, and ensure accurate portioning and quality control. The Cook A/C position emphasizes adherence to HACCP protocols, proper use of equipment, and efficient daily operations within a 24/7 facility.