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Line Cook (Morning Shift) – Seattle, WA

Location: Seattle, WA (Seattle Children's Hospital)

Job Type: Assignment

Pay Rate: $30.00 / hour

Shift / Schedule: Day Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM), 5x8s / 40 hours per week (flexibility in days off preferred)

Expected Assignment Dates: 8/17/2026 – 1/2/2027


Position Overview

Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking a skilled and reliable AM Line Cook to join the culinary services team. In this fast-paced healthcare environment, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, families, and hospital staff.


Key Responsibilities

  • Food Preparation & Cooking:
    • Set up culinary stations and prepare daily menu items, short-order requests, and specials in accordance with established recipes and portion controls.
    • Chop, slice, and prep raw ingredients (vegetables, meats, and sauces) for morning and afternoon service.
    • Cook meals efficiently during peak breakfast and lunch service hours while maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Sanitation & Food Safety:
    • Adhere strictly to hospital, local, and regulatory food safety guidelines, including temperature logging and proper labeling/dating of stored items.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation before, during, and after shifts.
    • Monitor inventory levels and assist with stocking and receiving kitchen supplies as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience & Skills:
    • Previous experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Short-Order Cook required.
    • Prior culinary experience in a healthcare or high-volume institutional setting is strongly preferred.
    • Strong line management and multi-tasking skills under tight time constraints.
  • Certifications & Compliance:
    • Valid Washington State Food Handler Permit (or ability to obtain prior to start).
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required on file.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options (including FSA options).
  • Telehealth Services: 24/7 virtual care access for employees.
  • Dedicated Support: Ongoing recruiter and administrative support throughout assignments.
  • Weekly Pay: Reliable weekly direct deposit.


Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
  • Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
  • Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
  • Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!