Lead Institutional Cook: Train, Supervise & Serve Premium Meals

Washington State Health Care Authority; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily premium pay $10

Free ORCA card

Ferry transportation provided

Additional 5% premium pay for on-site

On-site work three days a week premium

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Cook 3 at the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, WA. You will supervise and participate in the preparation and serving of meals, including specialized diets, and ensure adherence to food safety guidelines.

This on-site role offers a 6:00am-2:00pm schedule with Monday/Tuesday off, opportunities for training, and involvement in a secure, state-run facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale food preparation in institutions or commercial settings.
• Ability to follow complex recipes and dietary orders.
• Supervise staff and coordinate daily meal production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to train and mentor resident workers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, train, and work with cooks on meal preparation.
• Assign daily tasks and resolve issues.
• Provide vocational training to resident workers.
• Prepare meals following recipes and dietary orders for three meals daily.
• Operate and sanitize kitchen equipment per health codes.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Cook 3 at the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, WA. You will supervise and participate in the preparation and serving of meals, including specialized diets, and ensure adherence to food safety guidelines.

This on-site role offers a 6:00am-2:00pm schedule with Monday/Tuesday off, opportunities for training, and involvement in a secure, state-run facility.