Cook - Dietary

Providence; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Peter Hospital is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare food items using standard recipes and plating guidelines, while meeting production schedules in a hospital setting.

You will maintain cleanliness and orderliness of kitchen areas and equipment, participate in menu development, and showcase culinary skills across diverse product lines. This role requires a strong commitment to health, safety, and high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 4 years of professional line cook experience in a full-service establishment, such as a restaurant or hotel, where most 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.
• Upon hire: National Food Handler Card - State County City Authority.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products using basic and advanced cooking techniques, and plating guidelines.
• Meet production schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary procedures.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work areas throughout the shift.
• Participate in recipe and menu development, showcase culinary skills and products.

Education

Culinary degree

Job 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.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atProvidence St. Peter Hospitaland 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Why Join Providence?

Ourbest-in-class benefitsare 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 ourMissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.