Cook - Dietary

Providence; Olympia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Providence St. Peter Hospital is hiring a skilled line cook to prepare meals for patients and staff, using standard recipes and plating guidelines while meeting production schedules.

You will maintain sanitation, assist in menu development, and contribute to a courteous, patient-centered kitchen team. Prior hospital kitchen experience and a state-approved Food Handler card are required; culinary training is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 years professional line cook experience in a full-service establishment using fresh ingredients.
• 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.
• Culinary degree from a college or technical school or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to standard recipes and plating guidelines.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining health and sanitary procedures.
• Keep kitchen equipment and areas clean and organized.
• Participate in menu development and showcase culinary skills.

Skills

Line cook

Hospital kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Recipe adherence

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

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 at Providence St. Peter Hospital 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years professional 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?

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.

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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts 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.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.