Cook ; per diem Job Kirkland area,Washington USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Position: Cook I (per diem)

Wage Range $20.19 - $30.55 per hour

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

Job Summary :

Responsible for preparing food products (i.e., main entrees, soups and sauces) in a commercial kitchen setting utilizing basic 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 workspace.

Primary Duties:

Assists in the preparation, cooking, carving, and portioning out meats, entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, and sauces.

Maintains all hot and cold prepared food at proper temperatures.

Assists in planning cooking schedule according to menu and department volume needs.

Reviews production sheet to determine type and amount of food to be prepared.

Procures food items from refrigerator, freezer, or storage areas.

Requisition s, or directs the procurement of, supplies as needed.

Labels, dates, and stores foods in keeping with department standards.

Follows department and government safety and sanitation standards.

Operates, safely and accurately, a variety of commercial food service equipment including knives, slicer, thermometers, measuring utensils, scales, toaster, food warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven, microwave oven, convection oven and electric range.

Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience
A valid Washington state u201CFood and Beverage Workersu
201D Permit
1 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.
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DESIRED for the position:

Vocational training courses in institutional (large quantity) food preparation or equivalent combination of work experience.

Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family

At Evergreen Health, we appreciate our employeesu
2019 commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
Free parking
Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible Evergreen Health team members by clicking on the link below.

2024 Benefits Guide

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.

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