FOOD SERVICE WORKER - EXTRA HELP ON-CALL

The Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Facility is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as an On-Call Food Services Support Staff member. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the care and well-being of individuals housed in a secure environment while advancing your culinary career. As part of the team, you will play an essential role in ensuring the safety, health, and nutritional needs of juvenile detainees through the preparation and service of high-quality meals. In this role, your work will have a lasting impact not only on the facility but also on the community, as you provide critical support in a secure, high-stakes environment.

This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for food service and a strong sense of responsibility. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in large-scale food preparation while working in an environment that requires high standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency. If you’re looking for a role where your efforts directly impact the well-being of others and your work helps support the mission of a secure facility, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in the food services field.

As the on-call Food Service Worker, you will:

• Prepare, cook, bake, and serve well-balanced and nutritionally focused meals in accordance with established menus and dietary guidelines
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health standards in all food preparation and service activities
• Set up and operate kitchen equipment and food service lines for lunch and dinner service
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation by washing and sanitizing dishes, kitchen equipment, appliances, food storage areas, and dining spaces
• Perform routine cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, and light housekeeping within kitchen and dining areas
• Monitor and report food service issues, discrepancies, or improvement opportunities to supervisors in a timely manner
• Document required information accurately as requested by supervisory staff
• Handle laundry tasks, including folding towels, washcloths, blankets, kitchen linens, and detainee clothing
• Work safely and professionally in a secured facility environment with regular contact with juvenile detainees

• Hands-On Experience: One (1) year of food service experience in large-scale or institutional food preparation.

• Specialized Expertise: Knowledge of methods of cleaning, preparing, cooking, and baking food, food service utensils/equipment and their proper uses, sanitation and safety measures in food-service environments, as well as cleaning and maintaining food service or public-use areas.

• Technical/Industry Background: Knowledge of mass food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and safety procedures in institutional settings.

• Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 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.