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DSHS YVS Cook 1

State of Washington
Yakima, WA Other
POSTED ON 8/6/2025 CLOSED ON 8/17/2025

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DSHS Yakima Valley School Cook 1


Are you a highly motivated cook who enjoys helping others? 


We have an opportunity for an on-call cook to join our team of culinary professionals at Yakima Valley School in Selah. As an on-call Cook with us you can take pride in being part of a team that ensures approximately 10,000 plus meals and snacks are prepared monthly. 


Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.


Note: This is an on-call role, therefore the hours and days of working varies between 5am-1:30pm or 11am-7:30pm and may include weekends and holidays if needed. 


Some of what you'll do:

  • Prepare hot and cold foods per posted menu, using state and agency approved recipes and adjusting those recipes to prepare appropriate amounts.
  • Set up, use and cleaning of all food service equipment associated with preparation and clean up tasks.
  • Perform all pre-preparation tasks, while adhering to all federal, state and local health and safety guidelines.
  • Maintain all kitchen areas and equipment in a safe and healthy manner.
  • Record information on various logs in regards to sanitizing/cleaning, food preparation, and food safety information.
  • Transport meals and supplies to cottages as directed.

 

What we're looking for:

  • Knowledge of large scale preparation of food and beverages.
  • Ability to adjust recipe portions, sizes and ingredients as needed per diet instructions.
  • Experience with food safety regulations.
  • Interact with residents, staff and visitors in a professional friendly manner.
  • Work positively and professionally in a team environment.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day in a fast pace environment.

 

Who should apply?

Professionals who have at least one year of experience in food preparation or cooking and a current Washington State Food Worker Card.

 

*Completion of large scale cooking course may substitute for experience. 


For information about a Washington State Food Worker Card click here.

 

Questions? Please contact vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 03208. 


The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

 

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