Cook II; per diem

Wage Range: $22.64 - $34.29 per hour

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One free meal per shift!
On the job training also available.

Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing food products (i.e., main entrees, soups and sauces) in a commercial kitchen setting utilizing advanced cooking techniques, standardized recipes and plating guidelines. Involves meeting production schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary standards, guidelines and regulatory requirements. Accountable for the quality of food items prepared, ensuring proper utilization and storage of food and supplies, and for maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies and work space.

Primary Duties:

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIREDfor the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A valid Washington State “Food and Beverage Workers” Permit
• Serv Safe or Certified Professional Food Manager (NEHA-National Environmental Health Association) certification or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire date
• 4 years of progressively responsible related work experience in the fast-food, restaurant, hospitality or other culinary environment, or any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the capability to meet the requirements
• Requires experience preparing starches, vegetables, soups, sauces, and gravies in a food services setting, and experience using and maintaining a variety of cooking equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply business math as required by the duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

DESIREDfor the position:

• Vocational training courses in commercial food preparation setting or equivalent combination of work experience.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Evergreen Health and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.

short order cook, prep cook, restaurant, food service, room service, fine dining, pantry, deli, sandwich counter, catering, production, culinary