DSHS BHA Cook 2

DSHS BHA Cook 2

If you are passionate about creating high-quality meals and have experience in large-scale food preparation, join the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and utilize your cooking experience at the Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH) in Tukwila, WA!
 
Put your culinary leadership talent to good use as part of our food service team!

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.  

The work schedules are as follows:
Sun-Thu 5:00am-1:30pm

Some of what you'll be doing:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor 2
• Coordinate and assist in food service operations tasks and duties designated by the supervisor and manager
• Prepares and cooks food for patients    
• Assigns kitchen personnel to ensure that all regular and special diets are correctly and safely prepared by complying with instructions and standard procedures
• Assists in planning menus, ordering, storing, and maintaining inventories of foods and supplies
• Participates in the cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen areas including ovens, steam ports, refrigerators and utensils, serving areas, floors, walls, and carts, while maintaining the standard of all Federal, State, local, and DSHS health and safety standards
• Leads and participates in the proper storage and utilization of leftover ingredients and products; rotates stock
• Inventories and maintains necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals and kitchens
• Evaluates meal tickets, menus, and patient meals for errors, changes, correct temperatures, food safety, and food quality.    
• Provides customer service in a Behavior Health setting

  What we're looking for:

• Two years of cooking experience in large-scale food services OR one year as a Cook 1 in State service
• Maintain a valid Food Handler’s Permit issued by a County in Washington State
• Team players who are organized, accountable, willing to learn, and who have a positive attitude every day    
• Knowledge of: operation and maintenance of kitchen and dining room; large-scale preparation of food; personal hygiene, sanitation, and housekeeping practices; safety precautions; operation of standard kitchen appliances and equipment
• Must be able to work overtime, different shifts, and holidays as required by program needs
• Ability to: lead staff; direct others in and perform food preparation, serving, and cleaning work; follow written and oral instructions; make change; keep simple records and receipts. Ability to obtain a food handler's card within 15 days of employment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment completing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to comply with WSH's health screening requirements by undergoing an initial and annual health screening
• Eligibility to work in a facility receiving Medicare funds

To obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card by start date click here.

Questions? Email alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov call the main recruitment line at 360-725-5810 and reference 11872. 

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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

 

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

    
   
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Salary : $3,317 - $4,410