Cook

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Spokane is looking for a PRN Cook to join the team. The cook prepares meals for patients, catering and the cafeteria, following standard practices and safety guidelines to ensure high quality food prepared safely.

In this role you will operate all kitchen equipment, ensure timely service, follow patient diet orders and allergies with dietitian clarification when needed, and maintain a clean, compliant workspace. Cash handling is also part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Washington State Food Workers Permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates all kitchen equipment correctly and trains others as needed.
• Ensures that food is ready at specified times.
• Ensures that patient allergies, diet orders and preferences are followed, obtains clarification from dietitian if needed.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen and work spaces.
• Complies with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records including patient meal counts, temperatures, and food amounts prepared, food leftover.
• Operates cash register proficiently.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Washington State Food Workers Permit

Job description

Job Description

At Shriners Spokane, the cook prepares and cooks food for patients, catering and the cafeteria. Complies with standard practices and regulatory guidelines to assure food is high quality and prepared in a safe manner.

Shriners Spokane is looking for a PRN Cook to join the team!

Key Responsibilities

• Operates all kitchen equipment correctly and trains others as needed.


• Ensures that food is ready at specified times.


• Ensures that patient allergies, diet orders and preferences are followed, obtains clarification from dietitian if needed.


• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen and work spaces.


• Complies with food safety and sanitation guidelines.


• Maintains accurate records including patient meal counts, temperatures, and food amounts prepared, food leftover.


• Operates cash register proficiently.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED


• Washington State Food Workers Permit

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary School graduate


• ServSafe Food Safety Certificate


• 3 years Institutional Cooking


• 1 year Food Service

The pay range for this position is $17.13-$23.75/hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Company Overview

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

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Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non‑clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!