Culinary Assistant
US$18 – US$22 / hr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Culinary Assistant (Part-time)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Part-time
| Base salary | US$18 – US$22 / hr |
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CertificationsBasic Life Support, First Aid, CPI, Washington State Department of Health Food Handler Permit, Food Handler Certification, Food Protection Manager Certification
Field of studyDietetics, Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Dietetic Technology
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Field of studyBiology, Psychology, Public Health
Study levelBachelor's
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 Assistant supports the preparation and portioning of wholesome food for Accanto Health clients and their communities of support following the site menu and designated recipes in support of the Therapeutic Supported Meal process. Maintains the kitchen, storage and culinary spaces in accordance with nutrition and culinary policies and procedures in addition to regulatory sanitation and safety standards.
Schedule:
- Part-Time 0.5 FTE
- Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, 11am-7:30pm
Compensation Disclosure
- Starting hourly range between $18.00-22.00
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How Culinary Assistants Empower Recovery:
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Completion of any daily tasks for meal preparation, plating, portioning or clean-up as assigned by the Culinary Manager.
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Assists the Culinary Manager/Lead and Cooks with food preparation activities such as chopping, peeling, washing as directed.
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Assists other kitchen staff with proper food and supply dating, labeling and stocking, as requested.
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Ensures that all surfaces in the kitchen environment, to include the kitchen, dining and catering areas and all associated equipment, are clean and sanitized.
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Washes dishes and maintains overall area cleanliness to meet safety, sanitation and regulatory requirements.
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Sweeps, mops, cleans and sanitizes floors and equipment daily.
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Maintains order and organization to the dish room, kitchen and dining areas.
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Ensures attendance and punctuality for assigned shifts so that patient care can remain a top priority.
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Completes all assignments from Learning and Development and review of policies and procedures within assigned timeframes.
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Maintain appropriate, therapeutic boundaries with patients and families at all times including adherence to HIPPA compliance.