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Lead Cook
Job Description
Overview As a lead cook, you don't just prepare food, you create a memorable experience for others. Whether you're cooking for patients, cafeteria guests or catered events or coordinating the day to day operations of the department, you help to make life better for others, and that is what Legacy is all about. Responsibilities Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the staff at a designated site and/or department while also performing the duties of a Cook. Additional duties include coordinating workflow, problem solving and creating staff schedules. The Cook is responsible for preparing hot foods for patients, cafeteria and catering. Assists in the service of hot foods. Qualifications Ability to read English. Experience or education in quantity food preparation. Basic familiarity with computers preferred. . Licensure Current applicable County Food Handler's Card. Pay Range USD $22.53 - USD $32.21 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$39,275 / year median in Washington
+1% projected growth