Hospital Cook – Therapeutic Diets & Leadership

ScionHealth; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Seattle requires a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve patient meals in a hospital setting. You will follow approved recipes, manage menus, and ensure patient diet orders are met while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the team, handling deliveries, and assisting in annual improvements. Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and regulatory codes is essential for quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture/liquid modification.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and regulations.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local food codes.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a menu system.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food following recipes, menus, and policies.
• Serves and portions food per recipes and policies.
• Follows patient diet orders when serving patients.
• Manages menus and records changes as required.
• Maintains proper food temperatures per FDA guidelines.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitary at all times.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for food.
• Leads kitchen operations when supervised.
• Participates in hospital Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Therapeutic diets

Safe food handling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Menu management system

Job description

ScionHealth in Seattle requires a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve patient meals in a hospital setting. You will follow approved recipes, manage menus, and ensure patient diet orders are met while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the team, handling deliveries, and assisting in annual improvements. Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and regulatory codes is essential for quality patient care.