DSHS Rainier Cook 1

State of Washington • Buckley, WA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about cooking and eager to make a difference in the lives of others? If you thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in your culinary skills, we have an opportunity for you at Rainier School Habilitation Center in Buckley, WA. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in a team dedicated to supporting residents with intellectual disabilities. Imagine the impact of being involved with preparing over 10,000 meals and snacks each month, knowing that your work directly contributes to the well-being and happiness of our residents. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to be part of something meaningful. Join us in our mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources. Please note: The proposed schedule for these positions are: Saturday - Wednesday 7:30am-4pm Friday - Tuesday 10am-6:30pm.  We are a 24-hour facility and working on holidays may be required. This is a non-permanent position. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of large-scale preparation of food and beverages
• Ability to adjust recipe portions, sizes and ingredients as needed per diet instructions
• Experience with food safety regulations
• Interact with residents, staff and visitors in a professional friendly manner
• Work positively and professionally in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day in a fast pace environment
• Professionals who have at least one year of experience in food preparation or cooking and a current Washington State Food Worker Card or the ability to obtain one within 14 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of large-scale cooking course may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods per posted menu, using state and agency approved recipes and adjusting those recipes to prepare appropriate amounts
• Set up, use and cleaning of all food service equipment associated with preparation and clean up tasks
• Perform all pre-preparation tasks, while adhering to all federal, state and local health and safety guidelines
• Maintain all kitchen areas and equipment in a safe and healthy manner
• Record information on various logs regarding sanitizing/cleaning, food preparation, and food safety information
• Transport meals and supplies to cottages if needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees