Cook

Providence Health Plan Group; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA, seeks a line cook to prepare foods using standard recipes and plating guidelines, while meeting production schedules and maintaining sanitary standards.

You will handle customer orders, work under pressure, and contribute to menu development. This role emphasizes patient-focused service in a hospital kitchen setting and requires relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• National Food Handler Card required upon hire.
• 4 years professional line cook experience in a full-service establishment.
• 2 years related food preparation plus 6 months line cook in hospital setting.
• Culinary degree from college or tech school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using basic and advanced cooking techniques and plating guidelines.
• Meet production schedules while following health and sanitary procedures.
• Read, interpret and expedite customer orders in a timely, organized way.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies; assist in recipe/menu development.

Skills

Order taking

Reading orders

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Education

National Food Handler Card

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for preparing food products utilizing basic and advanced cooking techniques, standard recipes and plating guidelines; and meeting production schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary procedures. This position is responsible for processing food items and ensuring proper utilization, and storage, of food and supplies within the kitchen. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work areas throughout the shift. Participates in recipe and menu development, showcases culinary skills and products, and performs related tasks as required.

Must be able to take orders directly from the customer and read, interpret and expedite customer orders in an organized and timely manner. Must be able to work under the pressure and stringent time constraints and remain calm and organized. Direct customer service and contact with customers in the retail areas is required in this position.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• National Food Handler Card - State County City Authority upon hire.
• 4 years professional line cook experience in a full-service establishment, such as a restaurant or hotel, where the majority of the products were prepared on premises from fresh ingredients using standardized recipes.
• 2 years elated food preparation experience AND six months Line Cook experience in a hospital setting.

Preferred Qualification

• Culinary degree from a college or technical school, or equivalent education/experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not‑for‑profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading‑edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $33.89. Work Schedule: Per-Diem. Job Shift: Variable. Workplace Type: On-site. Work Location: Providence St Peter Hospital-Olympia. Address: WA Olympia 413 Lilly Rd NE. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.