$3,262.00 - $4,320.00 Monthly

DSHS ESH Cook 1

Dept. of Social and Health Services
Medical Lake, WA
Uri ng Trabaho: Full Time - Permanent

SeattlePHI Pagsusuri ng Trabaho

📄 Pangkalahatang-ideya ng Posisyon

Ang DSHS ESH Cook 1 ay namamahala sa paghahanda at pagluluto ng therapeutic diets para sa mga pasyente sa psychiatric hospital. Tumutupad ng lahat ng HACCP guidelines at regulatory standards habang nagtatrabaho sa Eastern State Hospital.

📋 Mga Pangunahing Responsibilidad

  • Paghahanda at pagluluto gamit ang specialized equipment (grills, ovens, steam kettles)
  • Pagtitiyak na nakakatugon sa dietary needs at sumusunod sa recipe modifications
  • Pagsasama-sama sa team para sa inventory management
  • Pagpapanatili ng mataas na sanitation standards
  • Pagmamaneho ng kitchen supplies at tray-line operations

🛠 Mga Kinakailangang Kasanayan

Mga Teknikal na Kasanayan

Food Preparation Techniques HACCP Guidelines Sanitation Procedures

Mga Soft Skills

Epektibong Komunikasyon Team Collaboration Problem Solving

🎓 Mga Kwalipikasyon

Edukasyon
Walang tiyak na kinakailangan, pero ang culinary training ay nakikita nang positibo
Karanasan
Isang taon na karanasan sa food preparation o cooking (o katumbas)
Mga Sertipiko
IDDSI modification demonstration required

Ideal na Kandidato

Ang ideal na kandidato ay may malakas na culinary skills at kahusayan sa specialized kitchen equipment. May malalim na pag-unawa sa HACCP guidelines at IDDSI modifications, epektibong komunikasyon skills, at nakikita ang pangako sa public service.

💬 Paghahanda sa Panayam

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Paano mo haharapin ang pagbabago ng recipe para matugunan ang dietary needs?
Para masukat ang iyong kakayahang mag-adjust at panatilihin ang kaligtasan
Magbigay ng tiyak na halimbawa kung paano mo naging epektibo sa pagbabago ng recipe

💡 Mga Tip sa Pag-apply

  • Magbigay-diin ng iyong karanasan sa specialized cooking techniques
  • Isama ang keywords tulad ng 'HACCP' at 'IDDSI modifications'
  • Ipakita ang iyong commitment sa public health

🚀 Landas ng Karera

Lead Cook o Kitchen Manager Dietary Manager Public Health Nutrition Specialist

Orihinal na Paglalarawan ng Trabaho

Deskripsyon

DSHS ESH Cook 1

Eastern State Hospital sa Medical Lake, WA ay naghahanap ng Cook 1. Sa posisyong ito, ang kasapi ay mag-aasikaso ng paghahanda at pagluluto ng pagkain, kabilang ang pagbibigay ng mga therapeutic diet sa isang psychiatric hospital setting. Tiyaking wastong gamitin ang lahat ng kagamitan sa kusina tulad ng grill, mixer, mga kutsilyo, steam kettle, oven, steamer, horizontal mixing kettle, cook/chill tank at iba pa. in Medical Lake, WA, is hiring a Cook 1.  In this role the incumbent will p
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Mga Gawain na Iyong Magiging Bahagi:

  • Paghahanda at pagluluto ng pagkain gamit ang grill, oven, alto shams, steam kettle.
  • Siguraduhin na ang pagkain ay nasaayos ayon sa HACCP guidelines at dietary needs batay sa mga recipe na ibibigay.
  • Makipag-ugnayan sa Cook 2 tungkol sa anumang kakulangan o sobra ng handa nang pagkain.
  • Mag-batch cook upang mabawasan ang natitirang pagkain. Gawin ang IDDSI modifications.
  • Sundin ang mga proseso batay sa Computrition tallies at recipes.
  • Gamitin ang karaniwang kitchen chemicals para sa sanitation purposes.
  • Mag-operate, maglinis, at mag-sanitize ng lahat ng kagamitan at counter na ginagamit. Panatilihin ang inventory at mga kailangang supplies para sa mga handa nang pagkain.
  • Tumulong sa Food Service workers sa tray-line at kapag may kailangan, lalo na sa paghahanda ng therapeutic dietary needs.
  • Makipag-usap sa Food Service Workers tungkol sa tamang serving sizes na kailangan.

Mga Kwalipikasyon na Hinahanap:
  • Kakayahan na ipakita ang IDDSI modification.
  • Kakayahan na ipakita ang mga prinsipyo, pamamaraan, at proseso sa malalaking food preparation at cooking operations.
  • Kakayahan na ipakita ang ligtas na paghawak ng pagkain, sanitation, at universal safety precautions.
  • Ability to use kitchen utensils and knives.
  • Kakayahan sa paggamit ng mga kagamitan sa kusina at talim.
  • Kakayahan na sundin ang mga resipe.
  • Kakayahan na maipamamahala nang mahusay ang oras.
  • Kaalaman sa lahat ng regulasyon, patakaran, at proseso ng ospital, estado, at pederal.
  • Ipakita ang mga prinsipyo ng universal precautions at infection control practices.
  • Kakayahan na makipagtrabaho nang maayos sa mahirap o galit na pasyente sa isang therapeutic, hindi mapanganib na paraan.
  • Kakayahan na maging miyembro ng team at mag-resolba ng mga personal na alitan sa isang kalmado, hindi mapanganib na paraan.
  • Dapat makapag-communicate nang epektibo sa pamamahala, kapwa empleyado, pasyente, at publiko ayon sa pangangailangan upang maisakatuparan ang mga gawain ng posisyon.
  • Ipakita ang mahusay na paggamit ng mga sumusunod na kagamitan: Computer, photocopier, grill, fryer, steamers, stack ovens, combi ovens, horizontal mixing kettle, steam kettles & mixers atbp.
  • Kakayahan na gawin ang mga pangunahing tungkulin ng posisyon.
  • Kakayahan na gawin ang mga pangunahing tungkulin ng posisyon.
  • Kakayahan na basahin at sundin lahat ng Computrition Tallies at resipe.

Sino ang dapat mag-apply?

Isang taon ng karanasan sa paghahanda ng pagkain o pagluluto. Ang pagtatapos ng kurso sa malaking-scale na pagluluto ay maaaring palitan ang karanasan.


Interesado ka ba?  
Mag-apply online ngayon!


May tanong ka ba? 
Pakisuyo, makipag-ugnayan kay DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato sa peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov at tumutukoy sa trabaho bilang #04080.

Ang pananaw ng Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) na ang mga tao ay makakahanap ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan upang sila mismo ay mabuo ang kanilang buhay ay nangangailangan na kami ay magkaisa sa pakiramdam ng pagkakaisa, iisang layunin, pinagbabatayan na halaga, at makabuluhang trabaho. Mahalaga ito sa aming pananaw bilang ahensya na ikaw ay magdala ng pagiging patas, pag-access, at pangako sa katarungan sa iyong pakikilahok sa DSHS. Naglalayon kami na suportahan ang lahat ng Washingtonians, kabilang ang mga Black, Indigenous, at People of Color, mga taong may kapansanan sa pisikal na kalusugan, pag-uugali, at katalinuhan, matatanda, LGBTQIA+ na indibidwal, mga imigrante at refugees, at pamilyang nagtatayo ng seguridad pang-ekonomiya.

Mga Karagdagang Impormasyon

Bago ang paghirang sa bagong empleyado, maaaring isagawa ang background check na kasama ang kasaysayan ng kriminal na rekord. Ang impormasyong makukuha sa background check ay hindi nangangahulugan na ito ay magiging hadlang sa pagtatrabaho, ngunit isaalang-alang ito sa pagtatakda ng angkop at kakayahan ng aplikante para sa trabaho. Maaaring gamitin ang anunsiyong ito upang punan ang maraming bakanteng posisyon. Ang mga empleyadong nagmamaneho para sa gawain ng estado ay dapat magkaroon ng valid na lisensya sa pagmamaneho. Ang mga empleyado na gumagamit ng pribadong sasakyan para sa gawain ng estado ay dapat magkaroon ng insurance sa pananagutan sa kanilang pribadong sasakyan.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services ay isang employer na nagbibigay ng pantay-pantay na oportunidad at hindi gumagawa ng diskriminasyon sa anumang larangan ng pagtatrabaho, mga programa o serbisyo batay sa edad, kasarian, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, lahi, paniniwala, kulay, pinagmulan, relihiyon o paniniwalang pampolitika, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, anumang kapansanan sa pandama, mental, pisikal, o ang paggamit ng isang trained dog guide o service animal ng isang taong may kapansanan. Ang mga indibidwal na nangangailangan ng accommodation sa proseso ng aplikasyon o sa anunsiyong ito ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa Recruiter sa (360) 725-5810. Ang mga aplikante na deaf o hard of hearing ay maaaring tumawag sa pamamagitan ng Washington Relay Service sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa 7-1-1 o 1-800-833-6384.



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📄 Position Overview

The DSHS ESH Cook 1 prepares and cooks food, focusing on therapeutic diets in a psychiatric hospital setting at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA, adhering to HACCP guidelines and regulatory standards.

📋 Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook food using specialized equipment like grills, ovens, and steam kettles.
  • Ensure food preparation meets dietary needs and follows provided recipes and IDDSI modifications.
  • Communicate with team members regarding shortages or overages of prepared products.
  • Maintain sanitation standards and sanitize kitchen equipment and counters regularly.
  • Manage inventory and supplies for meal preparation.
  • Assist in tray-line operations and therapeutic dietary needs.

🛠 Required Skills

Technical Skills

Food Preparation Techniques (Grills, Ovens, Steam Kettles, Mixers) HACCP Guidelines IDDSI Modifications Sanitation Procedures Inventory Management Computer Operation Kitchen Chemical Use (Sanitizers)

Soft Skills

Effective Communication Team Collaboration Problem Solving Patience and Calmness Time Management

🎓 Qualifications

Experience
1 year of experience in food preparation or cooking (or equivalent large-scale cooking course)
Certifications
None explicitly stated; IDDSI modification demonstration required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses robust culinary skills with hands-on experience in specialized kitchen equipment like grills, ovens, and steam kettles, alongside a strong understanding of HACCP guidelines and IDDSI modifications. They excel in team environments, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving abilities to manage inventory and maintain high sanitation standards. This candidate also shows a commitment to serving diverse dietary needs within a structured and regulated environment like DSHS.

💬 Interview Preparation

Q
Tell me about a time when you had to modify a recipe to meet specific dietary requirements while ensuring food safety standards were upheld.
They want to assess your ability to adapt recipes and maintain safety protocols under varying conditions.
Provide a specific scenario where you successfully modified a recipe for IDDSI or other dietary needs, detailing the steps you took to ensure food safety and taste.
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How would you handle a situation where you noticed a significant shortage of key ingredients needed for meal preparation?
This tests your problem-solving skills and ability to manage resources efficiently under pressure.
Discuss your proactive approach, such as contacting suppliers, adjusting recipes, or communicating with team members to find alternatives while maintaining food quality and safety.
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What experience do you have with managing kitchen equipment like steam kettles and ensuring proper sanitation protocols are followed?
They need to verify your technical skills and commitment to maintaining hygiene standards.
Detail specific projects or roles where you managed similar equipment, emphasizing routines for cleaning and sanitizing to prevent contamination.

💡 Application Tips

  • Highlight your experience with specialized cooking techniques and kitchen management in previous roles, emphasizing efficiency and adherence to dietary guidelines.
  • Quantify your achievements, such as reducing food waste by implementing inventory management strategies or improving kitchen sanitation scores.
  • Include keywords like 'HACCP', 'IDDSI modifications', 'sanitation procedures', 'inventory management', and 'team collaboration' prominently throughout your resume and cover letter.
  • Customize your resume to showcase transferable skills from both culinary and public service roles, aligning them with government job requirements.
  • In your cover letter, emphasize your passion for public service, commitment to community health, and specific examples of how your background aligns with DSHS ESH Cook responsibilities.

🚀 Career Path

This position can lead to advancement opportunities such as becoming a Lead Cook or Kitchen Manager within DSHS, eventually moving into roles like Dietary Manager or overseeing nutrition programs across multiple facilities. Further experience may also pave the way for specialized roles in public health nutrition or policy development within governmental health departments.

Original Job Description

Description

DSHS ESH Cook 1

Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA, is hiring a Cook 1.  In this role the incumbent will p
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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 perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Ability to read and carry out all Computrition Tallies and recipe's

Who should apply?

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.

Supplemental Information

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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