DSHS Lakeland Cook 1

Schedule

• 5:00AM - 3:15PM, Sunday - Tuesday and Friday

Some Of What You Will Do

• Prepare daily meals by following production sheets to meet the needs of all clients and residents.
• Cook a variety of dishes including casseroles, roasts, vegetables, and other menu items as assigned.
• Follow and adjust recipes to ensure appropriate food quantities for each service.
• Record food temperatures by taking and documenting daily readings for prepared foods and cooling units.
• Prepare special diet items according to written physician orders and dietary guidelines.
• Texture food properly to meet individual dietary and safety needs.
• Set up and deliver meals by loading and transporting food to designated living areas.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen in compliance with State, Federal, and Local Health Codes and policies.
• Wash and store dishes using institutional dishwashing equipment or sink-washing methods.
• Maintain the diet table through proper setup, teardown, and cleaning.
• Perform deep cleaning.

Who should apply?

• One year of experience in food preparation or cooking. Note: Completion of course in large scale cooking may be substituted for experience.

Desired

• Obtain and maintain a WA State Food Handler's permit.
• Annual TB screening is required.
• Follow written and oral instructions.

Questions? Please reach out to vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 05940.