Cook 2

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.

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.

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.

• 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.