Dietary Cook - Full-Time Morning Shift
Location: Columbia County Health System (CCHS) - Dayton, WA
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday | 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Compensation: $17.64 - $23.34 per hour, depending on experience
Join the Dietary team at Columbia County Health System, where you'll help provide nutritious, high-quality meals to our patients, residents, and staff. We are seeking an experienced Cook who takes pride in preparing delicious meals, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and contributing to a positive team environment.
In this role, you'll prepare and cook meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines, maintain food quality and safety standards, assist with inventory and kitchen organization, and help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently each day. Your attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service will play an important role in the care we provide to our community.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional cooking experience required
- Culinary certification or degree preferred
- Valid Washington State Food Handler's Card required
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards
- Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Full-Time, 40 hours per week
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan eligibility
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave accrual
- Supportive team environment dedicated to serving our community
Why Columbia County Health System?
Our Dietary team believes that great food is an important part of exceptional care. Every meal is prepared with pride, compassion, and a commitment to creating a positive experience for our patients, residents, visitors, and fellow employees. If you enjoy cooking, value teamwork, and want your work to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to meet you.
Located at the base of the beautiful Blue Mountains, Dayton offers the charm of rural living with abundant outdoor recreation while remaining within an easy commute of Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities. Many of our employees enjoy scenic, low-traffic commutes and appreciate the welcoming atmosphere of our community.
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