Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development support
Job Description
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at the Waiawa Correctional Facility is a key branch of the State of Hawaii, dedicated to the safe and effective management and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. As a government institution, the Department upholds the values of public safety, accountability, and the fair treatment of all individuals within the correctional system. The Waiawa Correctional Facility operates with a focus on security and the provision of essential services to support inmate welfare, including food services. This department is committed to fostering a safe working environment for its staff and inmates while promoting rehabilitation efforts that benefit... Show More
Job Requirements
- legal authorization to work in the United States
- one year of progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking
- willingness to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
- compliance with drug screening and intensive background checks
- adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act requirements
- valid driver’s license if required by position
- ability to meet federal and state employment eligibility criteria
Job Qualifications
- one year of progressively responsible experience demonstrating knowledge and skill in quantity cooking
- experience in daily meal preparation in a restaurant, hospital, school, correctional facility or other large institution
- ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
- knowledge of quantity cooking techniques
- ability to prepare multiple food items simultaneously
- good physical stamina for kitchen tasks
- adherence to federal and state laws including drug screening and background checks
Job Duties
- assist in cooking designated entrees and other principal meal items as a regular and continuous work assignment
- prepare vegetables and fruits for cooking or salads
- assist in cooking vegetables in bulk quantities by lightly seasoning, watching and stirring while cooking
- prepare salads, sandwiches and other cold food items
- make coffee and toast
- boil eggs
- cook cereal, rice, macaroni, spaghetti and other foods which are simple to prepare
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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