Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $41,940.00 - $55,836.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Orca Card for transportation
Additional premium pay for on-site work
Supportive team environment
opportunities for professional growth
Meaningful impact through work
Job Description
Western State Hospital (WSH) is a prominent healthcare institution located in Lakewood, Washington, dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health services to its patients. As an integral part of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in Washington State, Western State Hospital plays a vital role in supporting sustainable recovery, independence, and wellness for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. The hospital is committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice, ensuring that all Washingtonians—including those from diverse backgrounds such as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, refugees, elders, and those with disabilities—have access to compassionate care and meaningful resources.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Two years' cooking experience in a large-scale food service or culinary operation
- Completion of course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience
- One year as a Cook 1 in State service
Job Qualifications
- Two years' cooking experience in a large-scale food service or culinary operation
- Completion of course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience
- One year as a Cook 1 in State service
Job Duties
- Lead assigned kitchen personnel to ensure that all regular and special diets are correctly and safely prepared by complying with instruction and standard procedures
- Collaborate with the cooks to prepare meals in a timely manner, checking your work by taste and smell of the prepared foods to determine quality and palatability
- Establish work methods and instruct others in routine kitchen work, train assigned staff, plan and assign work duties
- Cook products as needed according to the standardized recipe, measuring and assembling ingredients for menu items, planning and initiating cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule
- Properly stores food items at appropriate temperatures and routinely checks equipment to ensure proper performance
- Completes food inventory requisition from storeroom, maintains an accurate and rotated food inventory of supplies for production and restocks the kitchen for subsequent shifts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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