Cook (Variable Shifts, Variable Days)

UW Medical Center Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for multiple COOK positions.

WORK SCHEDULE

Variable Shifts available, part time and full time

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Works in a variety of areas throughout the week from topping pizzas, meal service preparing food to order on the tray line, batch cooking for future service, prepping recipes for your teammates, to cooking food banquet style for service in the café.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Patient Nutrition department supports UWMC's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.

Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering work place for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Cook and/or bake items from scratch to include sauces, marinades and spice blends

Prepare meat, fish and fowl for cooking according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions; butcher larger cuts of meat, fish, and fowl

Prepare and cook vegetables, fruits, soups and cereals; prepare salads, quick breads, desserts and beverages

Prepare all types of bakery and dessert items according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions

Operate cooking and kitchen equipment which may include, but not limited to, grills, burners, woks, ovens, microwaves, slicers, toasters, food processors and blenders

Review preparation lists and make adjustments as needed to meet production schedule or specific needs; test new recipes and ingredients.

Maintain par inventory levels; rotate stock; store leftover ingredients and products

May complete forms including par order forms, waste sheets, temperature logs, and/or production logs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience preparing and serving food and maintaining clean work area as a Food Service Worker; or equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest.

As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

UW Medicine

• Where your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center

• Montlake, UW Medical Center

• Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.