Cook Lead

Franciscan Medical Group; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Cook Lead responsible for overseeing food preparation for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. This full-time position requires a high school diploma, four years of related experience, and a Washington State Food Handler Permit.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in food services, including two years in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of food handling practices and ability to modify food preparations for dietary requirements.
• License: Washington State Food Handler Permit upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads preparation and serving of food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Champions food quality standards, including taste and safety.
• Maintains sanitation and compliance within kitchen areas.

Skills

Food Safety

Sanitation

Menu Planning

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for leading the preparation of food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for leading the preparation of food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, etc., stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
  
  

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Work Experience Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience,

AND FOUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in food services; TWO YEARS hospital nutrition experience.

Job Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of storage, preparation and maintenance of the food services area for hospital facility; ability to use these theories and techniques to provide sanitary, timely and satisfactory meals.
• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and foodborne illness; ability to develop, implement and carry out sanitary and safe food and beverage handling practices.
• Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of kitchen areas; ability to ensure sanitation, safety and compliance standards are met in accordance with facility policies and related legal requirements.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Washington State Food Handler Permit upon hire.
  
  

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$22.30 - $30.85 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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