Sr Cook

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; 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 meals for patients, visitors and staff, directing a team of cooks and food service staff. You will ensure safe, sanitary production and adherence to recipes, portion control and dietary needs.

Responsibilities include planning cooking schedules, enforcing food safety guidelines, guiding servers on portions, and assisting with new menu items. A WA State Food Handlers Card and high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with WA State Food Handlers Card.
• Preferred: 2 years' experience in medical, university or corporate dining with a HACCP program.

Responsibilities

• Plan cooking schedule and quantities to ensure meals are ready on time and meet quality standards.
• Maintain food safety guidelines for cooking, reheating, and storage temperatures.
• Guide servers on portion sizes and serving techniques for each item.
• Understand modified diets and refer to the department diet manual when questions arise.
• Prepare food and beverages for cafeteria, special events and meetings in the hospital.
• Clean and sanitize the work area daily using the appropriate sanitizing solution.
• Assist Supervisor with evaluating and creating new recipes and train staff on food service techniques.

Skills

Food safety

Staff supervision

Portion control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

WA State Food Handlers Card

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners 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.

Job Description

The 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 product
• Continuously reviews and has appropriate knowledge of all food safety guidelines pertaining to various cooking, reheating, and storage temperatures, to ensure food safety
• Provides guidance to servers regarding portion sizes and serving techniques for each item
• Is knowledgeable of modified diets and refers to the department diet manual when there is a question
• Responsible for setting up and preparing food and beverages for cafeteria, special events and other meetings in the hospital
• Cleans and sanitizes work area regularly and at the end of the day using the appropriate sanitizing solution
• Assists Supervisor with evaluating and creating new recipes for our menu for customer satisfaction, improvement and helps educate food service techniques to our staff

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED WA State Food Handlers Card

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in medical, university or corporate dining with a HACCP program

The pay range for this position is $18.06-$27.09/hourly

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you’re located, you’ll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!