Snack CookDietary Aide

REAL Food re-fined.

Snack Cook/Dietary Aide Location: Bellevue WA 98004

Compensation: $22 per hour Full-Time (Fixed-duration this role will cover an employee who is out on FMLA)

Schedule:Tuesday-Friday 7am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Do you find joy in creating nourishing food and believe kindness belongs in every kitchen Were looking for a Snack Cook/Dietary Aide who brings care precision and a positive presence to our hospital Food & Nutrition this dual-role position youll prepare fresh snacks and cold menu items while also supporting patient meal serviceensuring every tray is accurate safe and delivered with compassion. Your work plays a vital role in patient care helping nourish healing one interaction at a time.

What Youll Do

• Prepare and assemble snacks and cold menu items by reviewing tally sheets recipes portion guides and diet orders
• Follow standardized recipes and prescribed meal plans paying close attention to allergies diet restrictions accuracy and presentation
• Assist with assembling delivering and collecting patient meal trays in accordance with dietary requirements and hospital safety protocols
• Assist patients with tray setup as needed (no feeding)
• Prepare ingredients by slicing chopping mixing measuring and plating with quality and consistency in mind
• Adhere to all food safety sanitation infection control and HACCP standards including proper labeling dating temperature monitoring and FIFO rotation
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations food carts equipment storage areas and dishroom as assigned
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries according to established procedures
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules checklists and checkout procedures
• Communicate professionally and effectively with dietary teammates nurses supervisors and department leaders
• Respond to patient or client concerns within scope escalating more complex issues to leadership as needed
• Participate in kitchen huddles trainings and in-services
• Work collaboratively as part of a fast-paced high-accountability healthcare team
• Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership

What Youll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two (2) years of cooking or food preparation experience in a hospital healthcare institutional or restaurant setting preferred
• Prior experience in healthcare food service strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety sanitation and standard foodservice equipment
• Ability to accurately follow recipes meal tickets and diet orders
• Strong attention to detail time management and multitasking skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a compassionate patient-focused approach
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform tasks such as bending lifting and pushing food carts
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings evenings weekends and holidays as needed
• ServSafe Certification and State Food Handler Card (required or obtained within required timeframe)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes airborne particles and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods lift trays and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions extreme temperatures and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

At Thomas Cuisine our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

Life/Work Integration

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)
• Holiday Premium Pay

Health & Wellness

• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription Dental and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships etc.)

Financial Wellness

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee Spouse and/or child(ren) Life Insurance with AD&D

Plus

• A supportive collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each people are purposeful they care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our Commitment To You

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

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