Cook - Dietary

Providence; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes health, safety, and sanitary procedures, proper food utilization, and maintaining clean work areas throughout the shift. The position supports recipe and menu development and offers opportunities to showcase culinary skills within a patient-focused care culture at Providence.

Qualifications

• 4 years of professional line cook experience in a full-service establishment.
• 2 years related food preparation experience and six months line cook experience in a hospital setting.
• National Food Handler Card - State/County/City Authority.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using basic and advanced cooking techniques, recipes, and plating guidelines.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining health, safety, and sanitary procedures.
• Process food items and ensure proper utilization and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work areas during shifts.
• Participate in recipe and menu development and showcase culinary skills.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food preparation experience

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

National Food Handler Card

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.