Cook II-SEIU
About The Position
The Cook II is responsible for preparing food products, including main entrees, soups, and sauces, in a commercial kitchen using advanced cooking techniques, standardized recipes, and plating guidelines. The role requires meeting production schedules while following health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. The Cook II is accountable for the quality of prepared food, proper use and storage of food and supplies, and maintaining clean and orderly equipment, supplies, and work areas. This is a per-diem position with varying hours. It is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW.
Requirements
- High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Washington State Food and Beverage Workers Permit.
- ServSafe or Certified Professional Food Manager (NEHA) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of hire.
- Four years of progressively responsible related work experience in fast food, restaurant, hospitality, or another culinary environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required capabilities.
- Experience preparing starches, vegetables, soups, sauces, and gravies in a food services setting.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational training courses in a commercial food preparation setting, or equivalent work experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, carve, and portion meats, entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, and sauces.
- Maintain prepared hot and cold foods at proper temperatures.
- Plan cooking schedules according to menus and department volume needs.
- Select and display recipe cards and review production sheets to determine the type and quantity of food to prepare.
- Retrieve food items from refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas.
- Requisition or direct the procurement of supplies as needed.
- Label, date, and store foods according to department standards.
- Follow department and government safety and sanitation standards.
- Safely and accurately operate commercial food service equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- One free meal per shift.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- On-demand virtual health care.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a)) with employer contribution.
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Paid Time Off/Vacation.
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance.
- Voluntary identity theft protection.
- Voluntary legal insurance.
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program.
- Free parking.
- Commuter benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
