Cook - Per Diem / Variable

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Dietary team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.

Location

Anacortes, WA / Onsite

Pay

Salary Range: $20.14 – $29.92 per hour

• Night Differential: $2.75
• Evening Differential: $2.25
• Weekend Differential: $1.50

Schedule

Per Diem / Variable

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director of Food Services in planning how to best prepare food for patients, employees, cafeteria, and senior center.
• Informs department head of violations of food safety regulations.
• Prepares all foods for patients, employees, and cafeteria.
• Reviews menus, special food orders, and confers with the cafeteria hostess to determine amounts of food to prepare.
• Plans foods so they will be ready at specified times.
• Plans utilization of leftovers.
• Follows standardized recipes, modifying recipes as necessary for special diets.
• Assists in evaluating and modifying recipes to improve acceptability.
• Ensures cost control and sanitation in all areas of job.
• Serves foods following standards for portion sizes for patient meals.
• Occasionally provides oversight to other employees in the absence of the lead cook and/or Director.
• Performs other routine kitchen work including washing pots and pans, cleaning work area, and general cleaning.
• Assists with food ordering and some aspects of department management.
• Responsible for referring potentially ill dietary workers to the charge nurse for assessment of fitness for duty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year institutional cooking experience
• Current Food & Beverage Worker’s Permit
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
• Ability to work closely with other employees under changing conditions
• Ability to work independently, organize own schedule, and make effective use of slack time
• Ability to guide other employees and make decisions
• Demonstrated working knowledge of principles of food safety

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team