Line Cook II — Patient Meals & Kitchen Support

Sero Mental Health; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

THIRA Health in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals for patients according to menus and daily meal counts. You will support the Food and EVS Manager with production, stocking, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas.

Strong attention to food safety, ability to work evenings and weekends, and prior line cooking experience in healthcare or restaurant settings are required. Certification in culinary arts is preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts certification or two years of line cooking experience in healthcare or restaurant settings.
• Minimum one year of line cooking experience.
• Experience using cleaning products, chemicals, and/or equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use various software programs.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state).
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients according to meal counts and recipes; ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with food preparation, including prepping for the following day, stocking kitchen areas, and organizing supplies.
• Provide coverage for callouts and support catering production and setup as needed.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean, sanitized, and organized, adhering to safety and infection control protocols.
• Support kitchen supervisor in achieving food cost goals and training new employees.
• Participate in food ordering, inventory management, and restocking of kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain records including temperature, HACCP, cleaning logs and prep sheets.

Skills

Culinary arts certification

Line cooking experience

Basic computer skills

Background check clearance

Evening/night/weekend availability

Safety and sanitation knowledge

Job description

THIRA Health in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals for patients according to menus and daily meal counts. You will support the Food and EVS Manager with production, stocking, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas.

Strong attention to food safety, ability to work evenings and weekends, and prior line cooking experience in healthcare or restaurant settings are required. Certification in culinary arts is preferred or equivalent experience.