Hospital Kitchen Cook – Patient Diet Expert

Summit Pacific Medical Center; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Healthcare FSA

Daycare FSAs

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability (short/long-term)

403b match

457 retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Smoking Cessation Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Spirit Team

On-site gym

Fitness classes

Walking trails

Job summary

Summit Pacific Medical Center is seeking a cook to join our Nutrition Services team in Elma, WA. The role prepares and serves meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following therapeutic diets and standardized recipes within a healthcare environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least six months of cooking or food preparation experience, plus knowledge of diet orders and food safety standards. Full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of professional cooking or food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of therapeutic, modified, and special diets and following diet orders.
• Ability to read recipes, menus, and diet information accurately.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and FIFO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and serve food according to recipes and diet orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and service areas.
• Support patient meals and retail foodservice during peak periods.
• Follow safety procedures, prevent cross-contamination, manage time/ temp controls.
• Assist with catering, events, and department record-keeping as needed.

Skills

Professional cooking

Food preparation

Therapeutic diets

Diet restrictions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Summit Pacific Medical Center is seeking a cook to join our Nutrition Services team in Elma, WA. The role prepares and serves meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following therapeutic diets and standardized recipes within a healthcare environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least six months of cooking or food preparation experience, plus knowledge of diet orders and food safety standards. Full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance are offered.