On-Call Hospital Kitchen Cook — Diets & Meal Prep

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

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.