FOOD SERVICE WORKER - EXTRA HELP ON-CALL
Salary: $22.64 - $28.96 Hourly Location: Port Orchard, WA Job Type: Extra Help - On Call Department: Juvenile Opening Date: 01/28/2026 FLSA Determined by Position Bargaining Unit: NON
Description: Benefits: Questions
OVERVIEW
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.
What You Bring
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.
For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Food%20Service%20Worker%202.pdf
For more information about the Department visit: Juvenile and Family Court Services
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) This position is covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy. Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
Work hours for this position will vary and may include weekend and evening shifts. Prior to employment the successful candidate must:
Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting. Pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprinting, through law enforcement agencies. Within 30 days of appointment, the successful candidate must:
Obtain a food handlers permit. Obtain or possess current First Aid and CPR certification. Complete a Tuberculosis Test (and yearly thereafter.) Complete Blood borne/Airborne Pathogens training. Receive the Hepatitis B vaccine series or sign a waiver.
Incumbents may be:
In contact with individuals housed and fed in the facility such as juvenile detainees. Exposed to environmental hazards associated with food preparation and service and chemicals related to sanitation of the equipment and food service area.
Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection. No benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.
01 (REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations. YES NO
02 (REQ-2) I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application. (Please note: The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.) YES NO
03 (JDO-B) Are you willing to work in the high-stress environment of a detention facility and accept that you will not be permitted to leave the facility during your shift, except as directed? Yes No
04 Do you have at least six months of experience and/or training in food preparation, including the set up and operation of basic kitchen equipment? Yes No
05 Describe your experience in food services, including prep work, setting up food lines, serving meals and cleaning kitchens.
06 Describe your experience in mass quantity cooking.
07 Do you possess a current food handlers permit or are you willing to obtain one within 14 days of employment? Yes No
08 (JDO-P) Do you agree to attain First Aid & CPR certification within 30 days of employment and to keep that certification current? Yes No
09 (JDO-Q) Are you willing to receive an annual TB (tuberculosis) test? Yes No
10 (JDO-R) Are you willing to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine or sign a waiver? Yes No
11 (JDO-S) Are you willing to exercise safe biohazard and blood borne pathogen prevention methods? Yes No
Required Question
Employer: Kitsap County Address: 614 Division St, MS#23A Port Orchard, Washington, 98366 Phone: 360.337.7185 Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsap