DSHS ESH Cook 1

DSHS ESH Cook 1 Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA, is hiring a Cook 1. In this role the incumbent will participate in the preparation and cooking of food, providing therapeutic diets in a psychiatric hospital setting. Proper use of food equipment such as a grill, mixer, knives, steam kettles, ovens, steamers, horizontal mixing kettle, cook/chill tank etc. Some of what you'll do: Preparation of and cooking food using grills, ovens, alto shams, steam kettle. Ensuring food is prepared per HACCP guidelines and dietary needs following recipes provided. Communicate with Cook 2 for any shortage or overages of prepared products. Batch cook to have minimal left-over cooked items. Perform IDDSI modifications. Perform production functions according to Computrition tallies and recipes. Utilize common kitchen chemicals for sanitation purposes. Operate and keep clean and sanitize all equipment and counters used. Inventory and maintain necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals. Assist Food Service workers on tray-line and as needed and for preparation of therapeutic dietary needs. Communicate with Food Service Workers about the proper serving sizes needed. What we're looking for: Ability to demonstrate IDDSI modification. The ability to demonstrate principles, methods and procedures involved in large-scale food preparation and cooking operation. Ability to demonstrate safe food handling practices, sanitation, and universal safety precautions. Ability to use kitchen utensils and knives. Ability to follow recipes. Ability to efficiently manage time. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment completing multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of all hospital, state and federal regulatory standards, policies & procedures. Demonstrate the principles of universal precautions and infection control practices. Ability to work with difficult or angry patients in a therapeutic, non-threatening manner. Ability to work as a team member and to resolve personal conflicts in a calm, non-threatening manner. Must be able to communicate effectively with management, peers, patients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position. Demonstrate proficient operation of the following equipment: Computer, copy machine, grill, fryer, steamers, stack ovens, combi ovens, horizontal mixing kettle, steam kettles & mixers etc. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Ability to read and carry out all Computrition Tallies and recipes One year of experience in food preparation or cooking. Completion of course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for experience. Interested? Apply online today! Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #04080. The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.