Advanced Cook II: Entrees & Sauces—Free Meal per Shift

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Tuition assistance for undergraduate/​

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to prepare entrees, soups and sauces in a high-volume setting. You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and ensure proper storage and sanitation to meet health regulations.

The role requires high school graduation, valid state permit, ServSafe/CPFM certification, and 4 years of related experience in fast-food, restaurant, or hospitality environments.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Washington State “Food and Beverage Workers” Permit.
• ServSafe or Certified Professional Food Manager (NEHA) certification or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire date.
• 4 years of progressively responsible related work experience in the fast-food, restaurant, hospitality or other culinary environment, or any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the capability to meet the requirements.
• Requires experience preparing starches, vegetables, soups, sauces, and gravies in a food services setting, and experience using and maintaining a variety of cooking equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply business math as required by the duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, carve, and portion entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, and sauces.
• Maintain hot and cold prepared foods at proper temperatures.
• Plan cooking schedules according to menu and department volume needs.
• Select and display recipe cards.
• Review production sheets to determine type and amount of food to be prepared.
• Procure food items from storage areas and requisition supplies as needed.
• Label, date, and store foods per department standards.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of commercial kitchen equipment safely and accurately.
• Cook on open flame, gas equipment, broilers, ovens, and other cooking systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Business math

Education

High School graduate

Washington State Food & Beverage Workers Permit

ServSafe or CPFM certification

Job description

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to prepare entrees, soups and sauces in a high-volume setting. You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and ensure proper storage and sanitation to meet health regulations.

The role requires high school graduation, valid state permit, ServSafe/CPFM certification, and 4 years of related experience in fast-food, restaurant, or hospitality environments.