Cook

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Dietary team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard

• Location: Anacortes, WA / Onsite


• Schedule: Per Diem / Variable


• Salary Range: $20.14 – $29.92 / per hour

Shift Differentials:

• Night Differential - $2.25


• Evening Differential - $1.65


• Weekend Differential - $1.50

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Works with the Director of Food Services in planning how to best prepare food for patients, employees, cafeteria, and senior center.

What you will be doing:

• Informs department head of violations of food safety regulations.


• Prepares all foods for patients, employees and cafeteria.


• Reviews menus, special food orders and confers with the cafeteria hostess to determine amounts of food to prepare.


• Plans foods so they will be ready at specified times.


• Plans utilization of leftovers.


• Follows standardized recipes, modifying recipes as necessary for special diets.


• Assists in evaluating and modifying recipes to improve acceptability.


• Ensures cost control and sanitation in all areas of job.


• Serves foods following standards for portion sizes for patient meals.


• Occasionally provides oversight to other employees in the absence of the lead cook and/or Director.


• Other routine kitchen work includes washing pots and pans, cleaning work area and general cleaning.


• Assists with food ordering and some aspects of department management.


• Responsible for referring potentially ill dietary workers to the charge nurse for assessment of fitness for duty.


• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the role:

• Minimum of 1 year institutional cooking


• Current Food & Beverage Worker’s Permit


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form


• Ability to work closely with other employees under changing conditions


• Ability to work independently, organize own schedule and make effective use of slack time


• Ability to guide other employees and make decisions


• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of principles of food safety

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits


• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs


• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.