Cook/Food Service Worker Job at Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
REPORTS TO: Manager of Dietary Services
SUMMARY STATEMENT & PURPOSE
The Food Service Worker is responsible for the preparation and service of all meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and productions sheets. Additional responsibilities include operating the dish machine and restocking of dishware and utilities.
All employees are expected to be pleasant, respectful, and courteous in all interactions with patients, families, staff, and visitors of the Hospital, as well as being a positive representative of INBH at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking
- Basic knowledge of modified diets.
- Washington State food handler’s permit within 30 days of hire.
- Training in food service sanitation and possession of food service sanitation certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen supervisory experience
EMPLOYEE RATES AND BENEFIT
- In addition to base hourly rate, employees receive shift differentials ranging from $1.00 to $3.50 per hour
- One hundred sixty-eight hours paid time off per year to include 6 major holidays.
- Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance with FSA/HSA available.
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tuition reimbursement
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
All functions are essential functions unless otherwise noted. The job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed below.
- Open the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events.
- Prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet, providing attention to attractive and tasteful meals.
- Accurately prepare food for modified diets, consulting with Manager of Dietary Services and/or Dietician as required.
- Complete and prepare meals in a timely manner as prescribed by posted meal times.
- Follow posted cleaning schedule and ensure a clean work area and dining room at all times.
- Document refrigeration and dish machine temperatures according to posted schedules.
- Adhere to standards for food temperature during cooking, serving and storage of leftovers.
- Maintain walk-in freezer and storerooms in an orderly fashion, and properly date and label all food items.
- Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety.
- Interact with patients in the serving line, offering assistance in the selection of a nutritionally balanced meal.
- Wash dishes and maintaining dish room in a clean and orderly fashion.
PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS, WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS:
- Ability to manipulate various kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Ability to read menus and recipes.
- Ability to work within deadlines.
- Ability to stand and walk about the kitchen and facility frequently.
- Ability to stand up to 8 hours at a time.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -0°F to 100°F and higher.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend daily.
- Ability to reach, twist and turn above and below the waist.
- Ability to use both hands to accomplish assigned duties.
- Prepared to handle hazardous chemicals as needed.
- Ability to see, taste, smell and hear to assess products served and produce a safe work environment.
It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community.
Through a unique collaboration between Universal Health Services and Providence Health Services, Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Hospital became the first free-standing mental health hospital in the city of Spokane, Washington.
For more information, please visit our website: www.inlandnorthwestbh.com
You have an exciting opportunity to join INBH as a Food Service Worker/Cook and be a part of an extraordinary team, committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your compassion, expertise, and enthusiasm for others and apply today!
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EEO Statement
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $26.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Spokane, WA 99204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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