COOK 2 (100% FTE, DAYS)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Cook 2 in Seattle, where you will ensure high-quality food preparation for patients and uphold cleanliness. Enjoy benefits such as a $2,000 sign-on bonus, generous work/life programs, and a supportive work environment focused on exceptional guest relations and nutrition.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new employees

Generous benefits and work/life programs

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Food Service Worker or equivalent education/experience.
• Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler's permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepares accurate, high-quality food for patients to order following standardized recipes and procedures.
• Keeps station and cooking equipment clean following all infection control procedures.
• Identifies product needs and requisitions items required for tray assembly.

Skills

Food Preparation

Guest Relations

Infection Control Procedures

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Job description

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Req #: 246788

Department: HARBORVIEW - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES

Posting Date: 06/17/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,664 - $4,650 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,

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$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

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Harborview - Food and Nutrition

has an outstanding opportunity for a

Cook 2

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WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE, Full time, Days
• Saturday - Wednesday
• 11:30am-8:00pm POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Responsible for promoting excellence in guest relations and support the hospitality model, as well as promoting the mission, vision and values of the UW Medicine Health System. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UW Medicine's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares accurate, high-quality food for patients to order following standardized recipes and procedures.
• Keeps station and cooking equipment clean following all infection control procedures
• Begins and ends tray assembly including service ware, condiments, hot and cold items as they are finished by Line and Cold Pantry Cooks.
• Identifies product needs and requisitions items required to prepare tray assembly
• Notifies Sous Chef in advance of expected shortages
• Prepares all lunch/dinner orders accurately and efficiently follows food preparation procedures REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler's permitAND
• One year of experience as a Food Service Worker; or equivalent education/experience. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only?Level?I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration.?Compassion. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
  
  

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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