DSHS WSH Cook 1

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orca Card for transportation

5% premium pay (onsite 3+ days/week)

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Cook 1 on-call for Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA. The role supports meal preparation, adherence to recipes, and food safety standards for patient meals.

One year of cooking experience or completion of a large-scale cooking course is required, along with a food handler's permit. On-site work includes potential premium pay and Orca card transportation benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food preparation or cooking.
• Must have or be eligible for a food handler's permit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals meet recipes and diet orders for regular and special diets.
• Measure ingredients and initiate cooking schedule to meet meal times.
• Collaborate with other cooks in the kitchen.
• Prepare special diet recipes according to prescribed orders with proper nutrition and texture accuracy.
• Monitor hot and cold food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Participate in cleaning and sanitation of kitchen areas.
• Maintain temperature documentation, storage, and rotation of ingredients.
• Compile and maintain daily records of food use and temperatures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Education

Course in large-scale cooking

Job description

DSHS WSH Cook 1 - On-Call

Are you looking to put your culinary skills to work? We have an amazing opportunity for you to utilize your cooking experience in our kitchen at Western State Hospital (WSH) located in Lakewood, WA.

Description

DSHS WSH Cook 1 - On-Call

Are you looking to put your culinary skills to work? We have an amazing opportunity for you to utilize your cooking experience in our kitchen at Western State Hospital (WSH) located in Lakewood, WA.

This position is under the overall supervision of the Food Service Supervisor 2’s and follows the lead of the Cook 2’s. Prepares and serves meals according to set recipes and menus; monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning to ensure that all food safety and nutritional requirements are met for the patients of Western State Hospital (WSH).

Note:

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some Of What You Will Do

• Has the responsibility to ensure that all regular and special diets meal items are correctly and safely prepared each meal by complying with the recipe, instructions, and standard procedures.
• Measure and assemble ingredients according to the standard recipe, plan, and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule, ensuring to coordination food preparation and meal service portions.
• Collaborate with the cooks.
• Prepare special diet recipes according to the menu and prescribed diet orders ensuring nutritional and texture accuracy.
• Monitor the temperature of hot and cold foods throughout food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature regulations are met and maintained.
• Participate in the cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen areas.
• Ensures the proper temperature documentation, storage, and utilization of leftover ingredients and products and rotates all food supplies.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and temperature daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who should apply?

One year of experience in food preparation or cooking.

OR

Completion of course in large‑scale cooking may be substituted for experience.

Desired

• Must have, or eligible for, a food handler's permit issued by a county health department within Washington State.
• Annual TB screening is required.
• Follow written and oral instructions.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions?

Please [e-mail] and reference job number 09322.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nebotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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