AC Cook | On-Call

**AC Cook - On Call | CCCC** **Multiple On-Call Positions Available** **Location: Cedar Creek Corrections Center | Littlerock, WA** **Salary Range: $31.18 - $41.94 Hourly** **This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.** **The candidate of choice must be able to work in a Prison environment as you will be required to work in the facility daily.** The Washington State Department of Corrections Cedar Creek Corrections Center is seeking dedicated cooks to join their team as an **On-Call** **AC Cook**! The goal of this position is to improve public safety by providing oversight for the vocational training, direction, and supervision of an incarcerated individual work crew. The candidate of choice will provide incarcerated individuals needed vocational and job skills training to become better prepared and equipped to find meaningful and productive employment upon their transition back into the community. Under the supervision of an AC Cook, incarcerated individuals attain job skills and training in the preparation, cooking, serving, and storage of food, receiving and unloading trucks, and receive instruction in the appropriate use of equipment. This supports the vision of working together for safer communities by providing individuals with tools, resources and opportunities that will farther their knowledge, skills and abilities. **Application Process** **Begin your application process online at** [www.careers.wa.gov](https://careers.wa.gov/): - Click the green 'Apply' button on the job posting and sign in or create an account. - Complete your application. - Please be sure to attach the following to your application: - A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position, - A detailed chronological resume, - A copy of your unofficial college transcript (if using college credits or degree to qualify for position) and - At least (3) three professional references - A professional reference is identified as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. - Click "Accept & Submit" to submit your application. **Incomplete application packages may disqualify an applicant from the application process.** We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted. We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community. As an **AC Cook**, some of your duties will include: - Participating in the preparation and service of all food on a shift which could include: - Performing mathematical calculations, to figure out the right amount of food to serve - Ensure adherence to appropriate portion control so you don’t run out of food. Each item has a portion size - Checking food temperatures during and after preparation and make sure the food is held to temperature on the serving line - Following basic safety practices to preclude hazards and accidents such as slipping on wet floors or where food has been spilled, possible cuts from knives, and being burned from steam, hot foods, stove, hot grease, and water - Maintaining and tracking all tools controls from two cages within the kitchen - Supervise an…