Sr Cook

Shriners Children's; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Spokane is seeking a full-time Sr. Cook to prepare and cook food for patients, visitors, and staff in a hospital setting. You will lead subordinate cooks, ensure safety and sanitation, and maintain quality on diverse menus tailored to patient needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and WA State Food Handlers Card, with 2 years of experience in medical or university dining preferred. Compensation ranges by experience, reflecting equity and hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in medical/university/corporate dining with HACCP experience preferred.
• WA State Food Handlers Card required.

Responsibilities

• Plans cooking schedule and quantities so food is ready at different intervals to ensure highest quality product.
• Reviews and applies knowledge of food safety guidelines for cooking, reheating, and storage temperatures.
• Guides servers on portion sizes and serving techniques for each item.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Portion control

Modified diets knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Food service operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

HACCP program

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe job of the Sr. Cook is to prepare and/or cook food for patients, visitors and staff performing safe, sanitary production methods. Lead cook directs subordinate cooks and food service employees on department recipes, food changes, quantities, portion control, presentation, sanitation and policies at large. Acts as “person in charge” in manager’s absence. Shriners Spokane is looking for a full-time Sr. Cook to join the team!Key Responsibilities:Plans cooking schedule and quantities so that food will be ready at different intervals to ensure highest quality productContinuously reviews and has appropriate knowledge of all food safety guidelines pertaining to various cooking, reheating, and storage temperatures, to ensure food safetyProvides guidance to servers regarding portion sizes and serving techniques for each itemIs knowledgeable of modified diets and refers to the department diet manual when there is a questionResponsible for setting up and preparing food and beverages for cafeteria, special events and other meetings in the hospitalCleans and sanitizes work area regularly and at the end of the day using the appropriate sanitizing solutionAssists Supervisor with evaluating and creating new recipes for our menu for customer satisfaction, improvement and helps educate food service techniques to our staffRequired Qualifications:High School Diploma/GEDWA State Food Handlers CardPreferred Qualifications:2 years' experience in medical, university or corporate dining with a HACCP programThe pay range for this position is $18.06-$27.09/hourlyCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.