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  • FOOD SERVICE WORKER 2

    Port Orchard, Washington United States Kitsap County, WA Full Time $45,843.20 - $58,635.20 Annually Nov 21, 2025
    KITSAP COUNTY Employer:

    Kitsap County, WA

    Kitsap County employs over 1100 employees in jobs that allow employees to make their mark and make a difference in their local community.  The County strives to provide effective and efficient services by continually assessing its purpose, promoting and rewarding innovation and fostering employee development.  Kitsap's Human Resources team provides the employee programs and benefits to keep Kitsap a great place to work. ​- Nancy Buonanno Grennan, Human Resources Director Our Mission ​Human Resources recruits talented, career-minded leaders; supports employee development; builds trust; celebrates teamwork; works with integrity and clear communication. Our Vision  If we are successful, Kitsap County will be a trusting & competitive organization that employs and develops the most effective, professional & friendly staff available. Our Values We make decisions out of a sense of fairness & we will remember the "Human" part of HR.We focus on the needs of our customers & work to earn their trust.We do the right thing, no matter who is involved.We are relentlessly positive.  

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    Job Description

    OVERVIEW

    The Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Facility has an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional food service to the individuals housed in our secured facility .
    As a Food Service Worker, you will:
    • Lead food preparation & service operations by preparing, cooking, baking, and serving a variety of nutritious, appealing meals for individuals housed in a secure facility, ensuring all work meets the highest sanitation and safety standards.
    • Execute established menus and guidelines, following written instructions and standardized procedures to deliver consistent food quality across the facility and Recovery Center.
    • Ensure compliance with food safety requirements, including proper storage, handling, and preparation techniques.
    • Perform routine and repetitive food-service tasks independently, applying judgment and problem-solving.
    • Report to duty as an Essential Employee, remaining on-site through scheduled shifts-including during inclement weather and emergency events-to ensure continuity of meal service for the secured population.
    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.

    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 under a collective bargaining agreement with Juvenile Detention Officer's Guild and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual . Membership in the guild is optional.


    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.
    • Criminal Conviction Standards:
      • The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

    Within 30 days of appointment, the successful candidate must obtain the following, due to the sensitive environment and direct food-service responsibilities in a secure facility:
    • Food Safety Certification
    • Food Handler’s Card
    • Bloodborne Pathogen Training
    • CPR/First Aid Certification
    • Hepatitis B Vaccine


    • 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 reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
    • Work hours for this position are 5:30am - 1:30pm Monday and Tuesday, 9am - 5pm Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
    • This posting may be used to fill future openings.
    • 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.


    At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

    County Paid Benefits Include:
    Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
    Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
    Vision - VSP
    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
    Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
    Voya Voluntary Insurance
    Transportation incentives
    Employee Assistance Program
    Travel Assistance Program
    Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
    Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

    *Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

    Retirement:
    Employees are covered under the PSERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

    Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

    Holidays
    11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

    Vacation Leave
    New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

    Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
    Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
    Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
    Sick Leave
    All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

    ***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

    Current County Employees
    If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

    Union Membership
    This position is covered under Juvenile Detention Officers Guildcollective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

    NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

    Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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