Req #: 228008

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - PATIENT NUTRITION

Posting Date: 05/24/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 06/14/2024

Salary: $20.06 - $24.80 per hour

Shift: Evening Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a COOK WORK SCHEDULE

• Evening Shift

• Per Diem, Relief Cook, schedule will vary

• Days of the week will vary POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This job could work 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. We offer a variety of scratch made and speed scratch items. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Nutrition and Food Services department supports Harborview’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.

• May clean kitchen equipment and work area or direct this function REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience 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. Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake) Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.