WDVA Cook 2, On-Call, Spokane Veterans Home

US DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Washington; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs as a Cook 2, an on-call position at the Spokane Veterans Home. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious meals for veterans, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain high sanitation standards. This job not only offers the chance to cultivate your culinary skills but also the opportunity to serve those who have served the nation.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-scale food preparation methods.
• Ability to supervise and instruct cooking staff.
• Familiarity with food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food per standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
• Record food usage and assist in menu preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

Washington State Food Handler's Permit

Job description

WDVA Cook 2, On-Call, Spokane Veterans Home

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Spokane Veterans Home

Would you like to get your foot in the door as a State Worker? This position as an on-call

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
  
  

Description

Cook 2

On-Call

Spokane Veterans Home

Would you like to get your foot in the door as a State Worker? This position as an on-call Cook 2 at the historic Spokane Veterans Home is just for you! There is only one position available, so apply soon!

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
  
  

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open 24 hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility three days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

As a Cook 2, you will provide quality food and service to the residents of the Spokane Veterans Home. This includes preparing and cooking food per standardized menus on your shifts. In addition, you'll be responsible for maintaining proper record keeping and performing preliminary preparation necessary for the next day’s meal.

Your supervisory skills are needed on our team to lead staff on tray line assembly and ensure safety precautions and sanitation needs are being met. Cultivate your culinary career and put your customer service skills to work by serving America's heroes!

Duties

Some Of What You'll Do

• Preparing and cooking main entrées as directed; following standardized recipes and therapeutic diets; ensuring that all diets are followed.
• Anticipating and performing preliminary preparation necessary for the next day’s meal.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment on a continuous basis.
• Maintaining telephone log of calls received.
• Recording food usage figures as assigned.
• Assisting in preparing menus and determining the amount of food needed to meet menu requirements.
• Stocking and maintaining clean storage areas as deliveries are received.
  
  

Qualifications

Please Note: For positions required to have Food Handlers Permits, this is the correct website from which you can obtain a valid Washington State permit: https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov/

Required

• Current, valid Washington State Food Handler's Permit.
• Knowledge of practices, methods and procedures of large-scale food preparation.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition, personal hygiene, food handling, sanitation and safety precautions; care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment; recordkeeping; report preparation.
• Ability to: establish work methods and supervise and instruct others in cooking and kitchen work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with others; estimate quantities and follow large-scale recipes; follow oral and written instructions.
  
  

Preferred/Desired:

• Two (2) years of experience in institution or restaurant cooking, serving and preparing food.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies. Employee must also be able to push or pull with sufficient strength and walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Application Process

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
  
  

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information

• This position is represented by theWashington Federation of State Employees.
  
  

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: [e-mail].

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call [phone]. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at [e-mail].

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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Do you currently have a Washington State Food Handlers permit?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

If you stated; "No" to the above question, will you be able to obtain one prior to the first day of employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Briefly tell us about your Knowledge of practices, methods and procedures of large-scale food preparation, food values and nutrition, personal hygiene, food handling, sanitation and safety precautions; care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment; recordkeeping; report preparation. Also, any ability to: establish work methods and supervise and instruct others in cooking and kitchen work in the space below. (if you have none, please type "N/A").

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WDVA How did you hear about this opportunity? Please select all that apply from the list below:

• www.careers.wa.gov
• Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) employee
• WorkSource Representative or website
• Through a Military Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
• Career Fair/Hiring Event
• Email Notification
• Indeed.com
• Other
  
  

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If you answered "other or WDVA employee" above, please list any details below. You may also type N/A.

Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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