Employer/Location: Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics/Colfax, WA

Position Summary

Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics is looking for an experienced Cook with a commitment to providing high quality food services to our patients and Harvest Home Café patrons. Our Cook will develop new menu items, assist in managing inventory, perform batch and ala carte cooking, ensure safe use and care of equipment and food, and provide quality customer service.

Join our team in Food and Nutrition and learn why Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics has been repeatedly named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.  Share in our vision of being a leader in innovative, caring, and personalized healthcare while enjoying our competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement options for full time and part time employees.

Competitive recruitment incentive applies!

Position Details

Full Time
Day Shift
Rotating schedule may include weekends

  • Prepare food for patients, staff, and visitors as well as catered events using standardized recipes, menus, and portion guides
  • Follow all food safety, cleaning, and sanitizing standards
  • Train others as needed in proper cooking techniques, guest service, equipment usage, portion control, sanitation, and safety procedures
  • Coordinate with staff to communicate inventory needs to Manager
  • Properly store, label, and utilize all inventory and unused portions
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • At least two (2) years of cooking experience
  • Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
  • ServSafe or equivalent certification
  • Hepatitis A vaccination (available from WHMC upon hire)