Overview

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Responsibilities

This job is responsible for preparing food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, etc., stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.

• Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.

• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience, and two years food service experience.

Job Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of storage, preparation and maintenance of the food services area for hospital facility; ability to use these theories and techniques to provide sanitary, timely and satisfactory meals.

• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.

• Knowledge of food safety and foodborne illness; ability to develop, implement and carry out sanitary and safe food and beverage handling practices.

• Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of kitchen areas; ability to ensure sanitation, safety and compliance standards are met in accordance with facility policies and related legal requirements.

• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.

Licensure/Certification

• Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe® Allergen and Food Service Handler Certifications. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire date.

Pay Range

$20.71 - $30.16 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.