Cook II

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a Cook II to prepare food for patients, families, and staff using a range of cooking techniques and standardized recipes. You will contribute to plating guidelines and meet production schedules within health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes organization and cleanliness of kitchen areas, participation in menu development, and collaboration with the culinary team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Four years of professional food production experience is required.
• Must obtain Washington State Food and Beverage Service Worker’s Permit within 15 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products using basic and advanced cooking techniques and follow standard recipes.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining health, safety, and sanitary procedures.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work areas during shifts.
• Assist in recipe and menu development and participate in quality improvements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Four (4) years of professional food production experience

Job description

The Cook II 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 production, storage, and ensuring proper utilization of food and supplies within the kitchen to meet the diverse needs of our patients, families, and staff. Maintains organization and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work areas throughout the shift. Participates in improvement work, recipe and menu development, showcases culinary skills and products, and performs related tasks as required.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience.Four (4) years of professional food production experience.

Required Credentials

Washington State Food and Beverage Service Worker’s Permit obtained within 15 days of employment.

Preferred

Culinary Degree or Formalized Apprenticeship.Experience with food production in a catering, hotel, or hospital setting.

Compensation Range

$23.73 - $35.59 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affiliated Action Employer.