WDVA Cook , On-Call, Washington Soldiers

On-Call Cook 1 Washington Soldiers Home

We are excited to announce we are now accepting applications for an On-Call Cook 1 at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in beautiful Orting, Washington! Homes 24/7 facility differential:
Updated as of July 1, 2025:
This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours.

The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027. This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

"On-call" is defined as positions where the work is intermittent in nature, is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern. On-Call employees are utilized to support operational staffing needs. Shifts for on-call staff are scheduled on a rotational basis. The on call expectations for this position requires that staff be available to work as needed, with a minimum availability of three shifts per week, on two different shifts.

This position is not eligible for telework. Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness.

In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star. As an On-Call Cook 1, you will assist with the preparation of meals served to residents.

This includes preparing all of the modified textured foods for the meals prepared when on shift and distributing food in a safe and sanitary manner. Cultivate your culinary career and put your customer service skills to work by serving America's heroes!

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

• Assuring all special items required by residents are weighed and prepared.
• Using batch cooking techniques to assure maximum freshness and quality of product.
• Reporting the need for modification to recipes or production method as necessary.
• Preparing box lunches for the resident appointments as required.
• Assisting with the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals.
• Preparing food for approximately 150 residents, staff, and visitors.
• Assisting with preparation activities to ensure the preparation of sufficient quantities of regular and modified diet food.
• Ensuring all special items required by residents are prepared.
• Assuring food items are kept safe by monitoring storage methods, food production and holding temperatures, cooling process and reheating is completed per regulations.
• Regularly checking refrigeration units for outdated products.
• Maintaining accurate food inventory records, quality assurance records, production records, prep sheets, and PMcooler temperatures. And more!

Please Note:

For positions required to have Food Handlers Permits, this is the correct website from which you can obtain a valid Washington State permit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./ Required:

• One (1) year of experience in a large-scale food establishment.
• Obtain Washington State Food Handlers Permit within two (2) weeks of hire and remain current.
• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Agency Required Competencies for all positions:
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired:
Two (2) years' experience in large-scale food establishment.

Special requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU…