Sr Cook

About the job

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

The job of the Sr. Cook is to prepare and/or cook food for patients, visitors and staff performing safe, sanitary production methods. Lead cook directs subordinate cooks and food service employees on department recipes, food changes, quantities, portion control, presentation, sanitation and policies at large. Acts as “person in charge” in manager’s absence. Shriners Spokane is looking for a full-time Sr. Cook to join the team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans cooking schedule and quantities so that food will be ready at different intervals to ensure highest quality product
• Continuously reviews and has appropriate knowledge of all food safety guidelines pertaining to various cooking, reheating, and storage temperatures, to ensure food safety
• Provides guidance to servers regarding portion sizes and serving techniques for each item
• Is knowledgeable of modified diets and refers to the department diet manual when there is a question
• Responsible for setting up and preparing food and beverages for cafeteria, special events and other meetings in the hospital
• Cleans and sanitizes work area regularly and at the end of the day using the appropriate sanitizing solution
• Assists Supervisor with evaluating and creating new recipes for our menu for customer satisfaction, improvement and helps educate food service techniques to our staff

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• WA State Food Handlers Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in medical, university or corporate dining with a HACCP program

The pay range for this position is $18.06-$27.09/hourly


Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.