Chef & Team Leader for Member Cafeteria



Chef & Team Leader for Member Cafeteria

Salary

$5,048.00 - $6,204.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Job Type

Exempt

Job Number

2023-14447

Department

House of Representatives

Opening Date

11/07/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Washington State House of Representatives
 Session Recruitment Announcement


Chef & Team Leader for Member Cafeteria

 

Opens:            

November 7, 2023

Closes:            

Review of applications is ongoing. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time. It is in the applicant’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Reports to:      

Human Resources Director

Location:         

Thurston County – Olympia, Washington

Salary:  

$5,048 - $6,204 monthly

Duration:           

December 18, 2023, thru March 15, 2024 (unless session is extended)

 

About The House of Representatives:
The House of Representatives (House) comprises half of the Washington State Legislature and is made of 98 members, elected to serve two-year terms representing 49 legislative districts. The House employs 250 full-time year-round staff and 100 temporary session staff and interns. The Legislature meets annually beginning on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. 
  
Our workplace is on the beautiful Capitol Campus in Olympia. The 486-acre campus includes the Legislative Building and other historic structures, as well as popular parks and trails with views of Capitol Lake, Budd Inlet, and the Olympic Mountains.  
   
The House of Representatives holds themselves to the Legislative Code of Conduct which expects the following:

  • We conduct ourselves with self-awareness, self-respect, and professionalism;
  • We treat others with respect, dignity, and civility, regardless of status or position; and
  • We refrain from engaging in hostile, intimidating, offensive, or unlawful activities or behaviors that may amount to discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, or bullying.

Duties

Position Profile:
The Washington State House of Representatives is seeking experienced candidates for a Chef to manage the Member cafeteria operations and lead a team of four. Operational planning begins mid-December, and the cafeteria is open for business January 8 thru March 8, 2024.  

 

The cafeteria offers breakfast and lunch as a standard during the week.  Dinners and weekend service are sometimes required.

 

This position can lead to a recurring annual position during subsequent legislative sessions.

 

How You’ll Be Expected to Contribute:

  • Inspect all equipment to determine and recommend any necessary repairs and upgrades;
  • Contact vendors to set delivery schedules;
  • Inventory hardware and supplies before and after session;
  • Hire, manage, and train the cafeteria team;
  • Ensure that all cafeteria employees hold current health cards and know proper food handling procedures;
  • Prepare work schedules to ensure adequate coverage for mealtimes (including evenings, weekends, & holidays in January & February);
  • Manage large scale, fast paced kitchen operations, including forecasting inventory and budget, all aspects of menu and food planning, resource planning, administrative, and waste management;
  • Develop positive customer relations through proactive interactions with teammates, employees, members, and vendors.
  • Plan menus, create purchase orders for food, assure food is safe and fresh, and prepare menu items to meet and exceed guest expectations.  Control food cost;
  • Perform all duties necessary to close the cafeteria daily;
  • Conduct daily walk-thru of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas, and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness, and proper sanitation;
  • Model positive leadership characteristics that encourage an open line of communication regarding cafeteria operations, safety, and staffing issues and inspires employees to meet and exceed standards; and
  • May perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

The Successful Candidate Will Meet These Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

  • Practices, methods, and procedures of large-scale food preparation;
  • Food values and nutrition;
  • Good personal hygiene, food handling, sanitation, and safety precautions;
  • Care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment;
  • Record keeping;
  • Report preparation.

 

Ability to:

  • Establish work methods and supervise and instruct others in cooking and kitchen work;
  • Diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism;
  • Handle stress associated with responding to and solving challenges;
  • Estimate quantities and follow large scale recipes;
  • Follow written and oral instructions.

 

Experience:

  • Two years of cooking and supervising experience in a large-scale food service or culinary operation. (Completion of course in large scale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience.)
  • Possession of a Food Workers Card from the Thurston County Department of Health or other county public health department before the first day of work.
  • Designation as ‘Certified Food Protection Manager’ from Thurston County Health Department before the first day of work.

 

Note: Diverse backgrounds in education and experience could be successful in this role and will be considered. Candidates with any combination of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work will be considered.

Supplemental Information

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions:

  • Operate mixers, ovens, choppers, shredders, steamers, grills, grinders, steam kettles, fry kettles, and other food equipment.
  • This position generally works forty+ hours per week.
  • Background checks are conducted.

How to Apply:
 
Intrigued? If so, please submit the below items combined in one document:
 (1) a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications;
 (2) a current resume describing in detail your experience and education; and
 (3) a minimum of three professional references, including one supervisor, with contact information (e.g., address, e-mail address, and telephone).
 
Send application materials and direct any questions to:  
HouseHR@leg.wa.gov. Application review begins immediately, and recruitment will close once position is filled.

 

The Washington State House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or using a service animal. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including those listed above and those with other diverse life experiences. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact House ADA Coordinator Kyle Overmiller at kyle.overmiller@leg.wa.gov or 360-786-7271, or TTD 1-800-635-9993.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the
Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.


Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.


As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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