- Salary
- $24 – $28
- Location
- 4 Nickerson Street, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98109
- Department
- Culinary - Seattle Res
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The Culinary Lead steps in as shift lead in the absence of the manager, ensuring the respectful and proper execution of nutrition orders and standardized procedures. They follow the manager’s guidance, address operational and team challenges, collaborate with the nutrition team, and support clients in developing their culinary skills.
Schedule
- Full Time 40 hours/week
- Sunday - Thursday 10:30am - 7:00pm
Compensation Disclosure
- Starting hourly range between $24.00 - $28.00
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How Culinary Assistants Empower Recovery
- Collaborates with the manager to ensure efficient kitchen operations, address service challenges, motivate the culinary team, and maintain clear communication on personnel and performance matters.
- Acts as Person in Charge (PIC) in the manager's absence, overseeing food production, service, and adherence to standards while addressing staff and client inquiries or issues.
- Maintains professional boundaries with clients and their community of supports (e.g., parents), and reinforces HIPAA compliance for all culinary staff.
- Provides culinary service coverage as needed.
- Works with the Dietetic Technician and Registered Dietitian to ensure food production aligns with nutrition orders.
- Collaborates with the Nutrition and Culinary Manager (or delegate) for necessary menu adaptions.
- Facilitates/Co-facilitates culinary skills groups for clients (at applicable sites), utilizing a standardized curriculum.
- Conduct inventory, ordering, and/or receiving of order as directed.
- Attends regularly scheduled meetings as assigned.
- Completes required Learning and Development assignments and policy reviews within set timeframes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent preferred.
Professional Qualifications:
- 2 years of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen required, with 2 years of healthcare setting experience preferred.
- 1 year of supervisory experience or equivalent preferred.
What we offer:
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full-time employees, we offer:
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
