Cook Lead

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Food Service Leader to ensure the highest quality of meals for patients and staff. This role involves preparing food while adhering to dietary guidelines and safety regulations, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and championing food quality standards. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about food service in a healthcare setting and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Retirement Plans

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 4 years of food service experience, including 2 years in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and menu planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to dietary requirements and safety standards.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Menu Planning

Sanitation Standards

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers.

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

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

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:

1. 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.
2. Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
3. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
4. 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

1. 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.
2. Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.
3. Knowledge of food safety and foodborne illness; ability to develop, implement and carry out sanitary and safe food and beverage handling practices.
4. 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.

1. Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
2. Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.

Licensure/Certification

1. Washington State Food Handler Permit upon hire.