Cook Lead

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this role, you will prepare delicious and nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring high standards of food quality and sanitation. Your expertise will help meet diverse dietary needs, making a significant impact on the patient experience. This organization is committed to providing exceptional care and offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans. If you have a strong work ethic and a passion for food service, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Matching Retirement Plans

Adoption Assistance

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in food services with a focus on nutrition.
• Washington State Food Handler Permit required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, appearance, taste, and sanitation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Dietary Requirements

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Food Storage Equipment

Job description

Overview

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Cook to join our team and prepare delicious and nutritious meals for our patients, staff, and visitors. You'll play a vital role in ensuring everyone receives high-quality food that meets their dietary needs.

What you'll do:

1. Prepare and serve food according to menus and dietary requirements, including therapeutic diets.
2. Maintain high standards of food quality, appearance, taste, and sanitation.
3. Ensure proper labeling and storage of food products and equipment.
4. Help keep our kitchen clean and organized.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

1. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 4+ years of experience in food services.
3. 2+ years of hospital nutrition experience.
4. Washington State Food Handler Permit (required upon hire).

If you're a team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply!