Cook - Sr. Nutrition Program

Pullman Regional Hospital • Pullman, WA

3d • $19 - $28

About The Position

This position is an important community outreach role serving seniors in Whitman County. The Cook – Sr. Nutrition Program serves as the lead cook for multiple senior congregate meal sites and is responsible for preparing meals at predetermined sites with commercial/industrial kitchens. The Cook works closely with the Program Coordinator – Sr. Nutrition Program to ensure approved menus are followed and meals are prepared and served in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• One year of institutional, commercial, school, healthcare, senior nutrition, or high-volume food service cooking experience preferred.
• Experience working in a commercial/industrial kitchen strongly preferred.
• Valid Washington State Food Worker Card required for food workers handling unpackaged food, food equipment/utensils, or food-contact surfaces (or obtain within the timeframe allowed by Washington law and local health requirements, with employer-provided training as applicable).
• Must maintain required food worker credentials and comply with all applicable food safety training and documentation requirements.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record required.
• This position includes driving between meal sites and other program locations in Whitman County as an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

• Senior nutrition, school nutrition, hospital, long-term care, or community meal program experience.
• Experience with batch cooking and production for group meal service.
• Experience training or directing volunteers in meal service tasks.
• Experience with food temperature logs, sanitation logs, and meal production records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes, production schedules, portion standards, and program guidelines.
• Prepare meals for service at assigned congregate meal sites and coordinate meal timing to meet scheduled service times.
• Drive between assigned congregate meal sites and other program locations to support meal preparation, meal service, and the transport of approved food, supplies, and equipment as part of daily operations.
• Ensure food is prepared, held, transported (if applicable), and served using safe food handling practices and required temperature controls.
• Monitor food quality, appearance, taste, and portion consistency.
• Maintain safe and sanitary food preparation, storage, service, and warewashing areas at all times.
• Follow Washington State food safety rules and site procedures for handwashing, cross-contamination prevention, cleaning/sanitizing, and safe hot/cold holding.
• Use and maintain food thermometers and complete required temperature checks/logs.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food items using site procedures (including FIFO practices, where applicable).
• Comply with employee illness reporting requirements and exclusion/restriction rules for food workers.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED