Cook II

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve.

About the Role

The Cook II is responsible for preparing food products utilizing basic and advanced cooking techniques, standard recipes, and plating guidelines; and meeting production schedules in accordance with health, safety, and sanitary procedures. This position ensures proper production, storage, and utilization of food and supplies within the kitchen to meet the diverse needs of our patients, families, and staff. Maintains organization and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work areas throughout the shift. Participates in improvement work, recipe and menu development, showcases culinary skills and products, and performs related tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products using basic and advanced cooking techniques, standard recipes, and plating guidelines.
• Meet production schedules while adhering to health, safety, and sanitary procedures.
• Manage production, storage, and utilization of food and supplies within the kitchen.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work areas.
• Participate in improvement work, recipe and menu development.
• Showcase culinary skills and products.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Four (4) years of professional food production experience.
• Washington State Food and Beverage Service Worker’s Permit obtained within 15 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or Formalized Apprenticeship (preferred).
• Experience with food production in a catering, hotel, or hospital setting (preferred).

Pay

$23.15 - $34.73 per hour (calculated based on full-time employment of 2080 hours per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. This compensation range is specific to Seattle; positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.