About the Department

The City of Issaquah Senior Center is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals for our Senior Center patrons! Our ideal candidate will be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. The incumbent must be deft in moving around the kitchen and skilled at multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is critical.

This is a part-time, non-regular position, with hours available on Wednesday – Friday each week.

Position Duties

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.).
• Cook food in and on various cooking implements, including frying pans, grills, and other.
• Check food while cooking.
• Keep a sanitary and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor, stock, and shop occasionally.
• Assist in planning the monthly menu.
• Clean up and proper sanitation of the kitchen.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Proven experience as a cook required.
• Current Food Worker Card required.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Skill in communicating with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to safely use all necessary kitchen equipment (knives, hot surfaces, etc.).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in an environment that may be loud, hot, and/or crowded.
• Ability to deliver quality meals on time.