Cook

San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $21.62 - $26.87

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

meal vouchers

Complimentary coffee and tea

vacation days

Paid holidays

Job Description

UC San Diego Health is a leading academic health system located in the San Diego region, renowned for providing pioneering patient care, advanced biomedical research, comprehensive education, and community service. The system includes two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and numerous outpatient clinics. UC San Diego Health is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment, offering top-tier employment benefits and competitive compensation to attract talented professionals committed to excellence in healthcare services.

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Job Requirements

one year experience as a cook in a large restaurant, hotel, or complex healthcare facility
ability to prepare and coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery
knowledge of food and food products
ability to perform food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing
ability to maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation at all times
knowledge of health department codes and sanitation policies
must possess superb customer service skills
must be able to work various hours and locations
must be able to bend, squat, stand, and walk for long periods
employment subject to criminal background check and pre-employment physical

Job Qualifications

one year experience as a cook in a large restaurant, hotel, or complex healthcare facility
demonstrated knowledge of food and food products
ability to prepare and coordinate food orders for timely and efficient delivery
skill in quality food production including tray-line, cafeteria, grill and/or catering
ability to perform food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing
knowledge of health department codes and sanitation policies
must have superb customer service skills
food handler's card/certification preferred
ability to efficiently scratch cook with meats, fish, vegetables, soups and sauces preferred
experience in all stations with proficient knife skills and ability to work in a team preferred

Job Duties

perform a variety of duties related to hot and cold production and service to customers according to established procedures and quality standards
prepare menu items in advance of serving and to order for cafeteria, tray-line and special functions following standardized recipes
prepare food items to highest standards with respect to appearance, taste, temperature, and portion control
perform meat fabrication, fish cutting, sauce making
maintain clean and sanitary work station area including tables, grills, broilers, fryers, ovens and refrigeration equipment
follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes
close the kitchen properly and follow closing checklist
assist others in closing kitchen
attend scheduled employee meetings and contribute with suggestions for improvement
perform other related duties as assigned

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