Cook

Requisition ID
2025-428675
Department
Food Service
Shift
Varies
Standard Hours
Shifts Will Vary
Location
WA-TACOMA
Posted Pay Range
$21.95 - $31.81 /hour

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Responsibilities

Prepares food products (i.e., main entrees, soups and sauces) in an institutional setting utilizing basic and advanced cooking techniques, standardized recipes and plating guidelines. Work involves meeting production schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of food items prepared, ensuring proper utilization and storage of food and supplies, and for maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies and work areas.
 
Food handling activities are performed in accordance with external and internal guidelines and regulatory guidelines, and an employee works effectively to minimize waste during the flow of food while maintaining a quality end product. 
 

Essential Function

  • Prepares, cooks, carves and portions out meat, main entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, and sauces.
  • Maintains all hot and cold foods at proper temperature.
  • Plans cooking schedule.
  • Reviews production sheet to determine type and amount of food to be prepared.
  • Procures food items from refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas.
  • Follows department and government safety and sanitation standards.
  • Maintains a “clean as you go” workspace.

 

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Four years of progressively responsible related work experience in the fast-food, restaurant, hospitality or other culinary environment or venue that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
  • Vocational School Grad - Vocational training courses in large-quantity cooking preferred

Licensure/Certification:

  • Food Handler Permit: WA

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