Cook - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Silverdale, WA
About the Job
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers.
At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
+ Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.
+ Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, etc., stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
+ Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
+ Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education/Work Experience Requirements
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience, and two years food service experience.
Job Knowledge/Abilities
+ Knowledge of storage, preparation and maintenance of the food services area for hospital facility; ability to use these theories and techniques to provide sanitary, timely and satisfactory meals.
+ Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.
+ Knowledge of food safety and foodborne illness; ability to develop, implement and carry out sanitary and safe food and beverage handling practices.
+ Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of kitchen areas; ability to ensure sanitation, safety and compliance standards are met in accordance with facility policies and related legal requirements.
+ Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
+ Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Licensure/Certification
+ Washington State Food Handler Permit upon hire.
Pay Range
$20.80 - $29.35 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers.
At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
+ Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.
+ Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, etc., stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
+ Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
+ Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education/Work Experience Requirements
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience, and two years food service experience.
Job Knowledge/Abilities
+ Knowledge of storage, preparation and maintenance of the food services area for hospital facility; ability to use these theories and techniques to provide sanitary, timely and satisfactory meals.
+ Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.
+ Knowledge of food safety and foodborne illness; ability to develop, implement and carry out sanitary and safe food and beverage handling practices.
+ Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of kitchen areas; ability to ensure sanitation, safety and compliance standards are met in accordance with facility policies and related legal requirements.
+ Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
+ Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Licensure/Certification
+ Washington State Food Handler Permit upon hire.
Pay Range
$20.80 - $29.35 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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