Cook

About the role

Works as a member of the Nutrition Services team to provide exceptional service and assistance to patients, staff and other customers. Serves and portions food; performs basic food preparation and maintains cleanliness of foodservice areas and equipment. Contributes to and promotes a positive work environment; role models Summit Pacific behavior and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs opening duties at either the Wellness Center or at the Medical Center kitchens; assemble mise en place for each meal service, execute recipes, prepare and serve for each service period.
• Provides back of the house support to ensure product is ready and available during service periods.
• Provides front of the house support, serving and working the line during peak service spikes.
• Assists at Medical Center when required.
• (Wellness Center) Prepares and serves all patient meals, Floor Stocks, Custom orders, Comfort Carts, Retail Café Service as required.
• (Patient Services) Assists with catering and special events, including preparation, set up and tear down.
• Maintains a clean as you go work environment; communicates product needs for menus, utilizes FIFO methods when receiving product inventory; adheres to regulations regarding cleaning, sanitation, and time and temperature controls of food products and equipment.
• Provides support to the Manager/Executive Chef, and the Registered Dietitian with regard to record keeping, operating the Point-of-Sale system, menu planning and execution, demonstration cooking and/or presentations in educational settings.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Consistently demonstrates SPMC values and provides all customers/guests with excellent service experience.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Three months of customer service experience.
• Food handling experience required.

Skills

• Ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to operate common tools and kitchen equipment.
• Basic mathematics skills; ability to accurately process cash register transitions and make appropriate change.
• Knowledge and/or training related to special diets preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Skin cessation assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Pay

Pay Range (depending On Experience): $20.33 - $28.38

Schedule

Fte 1 Work Shift SVC Contract 8 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location

Elma, Washington

Additional Information

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.