Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Temporary Cook at Ocean Beach Health!

Are you someone who enjoys creating great food and making a difference in people's day? At Ocean Beach Health, our Dietary team plays an essential role in patient care and staff satisfaction. We are looking for a Full-Time Temporary Cook who brings both skill and heart to the kitchen-with the potential for this role to become permanent.

As a mission-driven, non-profit healthcare organization, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-focused care for our community. When you join our team, you become part of a supportive environment that values collaboration, quality, and connection.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
Community Impact: 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
Financial Security: Retirement plan with 5% employer match after one year
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team that truly makes a difference

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in accordance with planned menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This role supports patients, residents, and staff by delivering high-quality, nutritious meals in a timely and professional manner.

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and dietary guidelines
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Follow modified diets and special meal requirements as directed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas
• Assist with food ordering, inventory, and stock rotation as needed
• Collaborate with the Dietary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations
• Provide excellent service to patients, residents, and staff

• Previous cooking experience preferred, ideally in a healthcare or institutional setting
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Food Handler's Permit (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Full-time, temporary position with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Located on the beautiful Long Beach Peninsula, Ocean Beach Health offers the perfect blend of meaningful work and coastal living. Enjoy scenic views, a close-knit community, and an easy drive to Portland or Seattle.

If you're passionate about food, teamwork, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that feels like family.

Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements

Ocean Beach Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, residents, and staff, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This screening includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and our organizational policies.

For more information, please contact HR at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.