Cook - Healthcare

@ PeaceHealth

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Cook - Healthcare for a Per Diem/Relief position. The position offers variable hours with pay dependent on education, training, experience, and other factors.

Job Summary

This role uses HACCP guidelines for safe food handling to plan, prepare, and cook food according to recipe and production standards for hospital patients, medical staff, caregivers, volunteers, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Follow and prepare recipes accurately.
• Prepare hot and cold food per recipe and production guidelines.
• Maintain proper food handling techniques and sanitize workstations.
• Organize, calculate, and produce food production.
• Maintain records as per regulatory and departmental standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a cook in a hospital or full-service kitchen. Culinary training is a plus.

Credentials: Required Food Handlers Card - Washington; Professional Culinary Institute Certificate preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Working Conditions

This position involves continuous movement, frequent lifting, and work near heated surfaces and water/liquid. The work environment may be noisy and demands adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Benefits

Benefits for positions less than 0.5 FTE include a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, discount programs, and expanded EAP and mental health programs.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, please attach a current resume with your application. PeaceHealth is an EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled.

Key skills/competency

• HACCP
• Recipes
• Food preparation
• Sanitation
• Record keeping
• Hospital
• Culinary training
• Teamwork
• MS Office
• Safety