Cook 2

Cook 2

Description

Benefits

• Questions

Description

About Our Agency:

• The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

About the Division:

• The Training Division supports and enhances the vision of the Washington State Patrol to be the best public safety agency in the United States by providing comprehensive, leading edge, and relevant training. The Cook 2 position supports this mission by performing skilled cooking duties and leading food preparation areas to provide high quality nutritious meals to students and guests. Duties include but are not limited to preparation and coordination of daily meals, taking inventories, assisting with ordering and receiving product, attending meetings, participating in trainings, opening and/or closing the work area, cleaning, leading operations in designated area of responsibility, and following Washington State Food Code and Department of Health rules and guidelines. The Cook 2 contributes to the mission of the WSP Training Division by preparing meals and baked goods for the daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals as well as providing assistance with open houses, awards ceremonies, and other special events.

Duties

Primary Duties:

• Prepare meals in large scale food service operation, supporting the goals of the WSP Training Division.
• Wash dishes in large scale food service operation and clean kitchen and dining area before and after meals.
• Safely operate and clean large scale kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Shifts:

• This position is Overtime Eligible and may work one of two shifts: 5 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - OR - 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday AND 5:00am - 1:00pm Friday.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull 50 pounds or more; work in hot humid areas; occasionally work a 13-hour day; work most of a shift in a standing position.
• Demonstrate the ability to work closely with others or work alone to achieve a common goal.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage time, meet timelines and adjust to fluctuating student counts.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact with consumers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and clean all kitchen tools and equipment safely and properly.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety guidelines to avoid risk of injury.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• One year of paid professional cooking/baking experience OR successful completion of a course in large-scale cooking.

• Experience converting recipes to be served in a large-scale foodservice establishment.

• Experience in grocery/supply procurement, receiving, stocking, and/or taking inventories.

• Experience with and/or knowledge of large-scale food service general practices, methods, and procedures pertaining to operations such as food preparation, heating and cooling, storage, sanitation, and safety.

• Current Washington State Food and Beverage Workers Permit or will be required to obtain one within 14 days of employment.

• Equity Competencies

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.

• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

• Supplemental Information

• Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded.

• Check us out on: WSP’s Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

• More than Just a Paycheck!

• Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

• We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

• The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

• Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

• Insurance Benefits

• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

• To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees

Benefits

• Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

• Retirement and Deferred Compensation

• 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.

• Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

• Social Security

• All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Holidays

• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

• Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

• Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

• Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

• Sick Leave

• Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who a