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Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationPosition SummaryAssist the Food Service Director in monitoring workflow, prioritizing, and directing activities ofother employees within the department. Prepare all Residents’ meals (as appropriate to yourshift) and assist in preparation of food/meals for special functions/catering.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar arebased on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preservesdignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieveindustry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment toan excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices andtechnologyAs a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values totheir utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob DescriptionPrepares the meals according to menus and standardized recipes provided.Receives unpacked and inventory food deliveries store raw/uncooked foods accordingto sanitary temperature procedure and policy.Serves as a resource or problem solver for other employees within the department.Oversees storage of cooked foods, i.e., covering, labels, dates, etc.Ensures "rotation" is used for stared, cooked foods, i.e., "first in, first out."Maintains standards of safety and sanitation at all times, setting the examples for allother food service employees.Follow clients' dietary needs.Wash the dishes and any items utilized during meal preparation.Follow the Department of Health and JCAHO requirements for kitchenenvironment of care.Attends all required in-service training sessions.Participates in organizational/community events.Performs other duties as assigned, and participates in organizationalactivities/functions.QualificationsLANGUAGE SKILLSEnglish/Spanish, bilingual/bicultural preferred, but not required.Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical ScreeningHigh school diploma or GED preferred.Training including food safety and sanitation. Two years cooking experience in aninstitutional setting, one year supervisory experience, and skills in preparation of"traditional" ethnic Hispanic foods. Food Handlers Permit.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSFood Handler Permit.Must complete a pre-hire and annual TB test screening.Annual employee health screening requiredAnnual TB test requiredAnnual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical orreligious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medicalor religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.Work EnvironmentTypical institutional food services department. Hot cooking surfaces, foods; large equipment,cold areas such as walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Potential for wet floorsPhysical RequirementsRequires walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, & pushing throughout the assigned shift.Also requires moderate lifting (max. 45 lbs.)Hourly - Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD HourlyWhat We Offer:Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.Please visit our website to learn more about us at You may also apply thru our Career page at this link. #J-18808-Ljbffr