WDVA Cook 1, On-Call, Washington Soldiers Home

About the role

The Washington Soldiers Home is seeking a Cook 1 to assist with meal preparation and distribution. This is an intermittent, on-call position with a facility differential.

Responsibilities

• Affirming all special items required by residents are weighed and prepared.
• Using batch cooking techniques to ensure maximum freshness and quality of products.
• Reporting the need for modifications to recipes or production methods as necessary.
• Preparing box lunches for resident appointments as required.
• Assisting with the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals.
• Preparing food for approximately 150 residents, staff, and visitors.
• Assisting with preparation activities to ensure sufficient quantities of regular and modified diet food.
• Maintaining accurate food inventory records, quality assurance records, production records, prep sheets, and PM cooler temperatures.
• Regularly checking refrigeration units for outdated products.
• Maintaining a Washington State Food Handlers Permit and remaining current.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in a large-scale food establishment.
• Must obtain Washington State Food Handlers Permit within two (2) weeks of hire and remain current.
• Proficient in the English language.
• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies.

Benefits

Details on benefits are available upon request. Please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website for more information on insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation programs.