Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Shriners Children's
Job overview
The Cook position at Shriners Children's involves preparing and cooking food for patients, catering, and the cafeteria, ensuring food quality and safety to support patient care.
Responsibilities and impact
The cook is responsible for food preparation and cooking, adhering to patient dietary needs and allergies, maintaining a clean kitchen, accurate record-keeping, operating the cash register, complying with food safety guidelines, and checking deliveries for quality.
Compensation and benefits
The pay range is $16.77-$23.75 per hour based on experience and departmental equity. Benefits include medical coverage from day one, 403(b) retirement plans with matching, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and various insurance options.
Experience and skills
Required is a Washington State Food Workers Permit. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 3 years of institutional cooking experience, 1 year of food service experience, and ServSafe Food Safety Certificate.
Work environment and culture
Shriners Children's values compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience, fostering a supportive and innovative environment focused on pediatric specialty care and multi-disciplinary education.
Company information
Shriners Children's is recognized as a top mid-sized employer by Forbes for 2025, known for excellence in patient care, education, and research with a global impact in pediatric specialty care.
Job location and travel
The position is full-time at Shriners Spokane, requiring in-person work with a 0.9 full-time equivalent schedule.
Company overview
Shriners Children's is a network of non-profit medical facilities specializing in pediatric care, focusing on orthopedics, burn treatment, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate care. They generate revenue through donations, fundraising events, and endowments, ensuring that families receive care regardless of their ability to pay. Founded in 1922, the organization has a rich history of providing innovative treatments and compassionate care, supported by the Shriners International fraternity.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in institutional cooking and adherence to food safety standards, emphasizing certifications like the Washington State Food Workers Permit and ServSafe Food Safety Certificate.
Focus on showcasing your skills in patient meal preparation, attention to dietary restrictions, and ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a kitchen setting, as these are key responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Shriners Children's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where this position is listed to maximize your visibility.
Connect with current employees or managers within the food service or nutrition departments at Shriners Children's on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting their commitment to pediatric care or asking about their experience working in such a specialized environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'patient meal preparation,' 'food safety,' 'dietary restrictions,' and 'kitchen sanitation' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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