Cook

Providence Health & Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Cook at St. Mary Medical Center, where you will prepare food while adhering to sanitation regulations. This role emphasizes quality control and teamwork in a patient-focused environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Handles and prepares food according to sanitation regulations.
• Maintains quality preparation and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in various areas including dish room and patient trays.
• Maintains professional relationships with staff.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Control

Education

National Food Handler Card

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Cook - St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla, WA

Under general supervision, handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitation regulation, infection control policies. Maintains high standards of quality preparation and portion control using standardized recipes and in appropriate quantities to meet menu requirements. Adapts to and sustains a culture of continuous improvement so that continuous quality improvement becomes a part of the daily work routine to function proficiently in the following areas: dish room, patient trays, food preparation and stocking. May cook, bake, do prep work or make salads, as assigned. Maintains professional, courteous relationships with all staff. The cook reports to the executive chef and may be required to perform some or all of the primary functions as assigned or other duties as assigned.

Description

Cook - St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla, WA

Under general supervision, handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitation regulation, infection control policies. Maintains high standards of quality preparation and portion control using standardized recipes and in appropriate quantities to meet menu requirements. Adapts to and sustains a culture of continuous improvement so that continuous quality improvement becomes a part of the daily work routine to function proficiently in the following areas: dish room, patient trays, food preparation and stocking. May cook, bake, do prep work or make salads, as assigned. Maintains professional, courteous relationships with all staff. The cook reports to the executive chef and may be required to perform some or all of the primary functions as assigned or other duties as assigned.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical Center 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.

Shift Details

• Per Diem/On Call, Variable Shift, 0880 - 8 Hour Daily Overtime 80 Hour Week
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Food Handler Card - State County City Authority
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Some cooking classes with formal on-the-job training
• 1 year Quantity food preparation
  
  

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.

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.

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.

About The Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

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.

Requsition ID: 362684

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Food Preparation/Service

Job Function: Operations

Job Schedule: Per-Diem

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track: Admin Support

Department: 3020 DIETARY

Address: WA Walla Walla 401 W Poplar St

Work Location: St Mary Medical Center-Walla Walla

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $18.08 - $27.10

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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