Cook

Murrieta, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $24.00 - $26.91

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Workplace training

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a healthcare facility's Patient Food Services department, specifically for a Cook position. The organization is focused on providing nutritional and safe meals to patients while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The workplace is a professional kitchen environment where meal preparation is done both for patient tray lines as well as cafeteria and catered events. The cook will be working closely with an Executive Chef and other kitchen staff members to ensure menus and production forecasts are consistently met with quality and efficiency.

The role of the Cook in this healthcare setting is ... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum one year food service experience in a fast-paced, high production kitchen required
Food Handler's Certification from San Bernardino County Public Health Department required upon hire
Ability to safely operate kitchen and cafeteria cooking equipment
Competent reading, writing and speaking English
Ability to perform simple math functions in adjusting recipes
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Culinary training with Chef Certification or Associate Degree in Culinary Arts highly preferred
Minimum one year food service experience with demonstrated cooking or chef experience in a fast-paced, high production kitchen
Prior healthcare cooking experience preferred
Ability to safely operate kitchen and cafeteria cooking equipment
Strong organizational, problem solving and multitasking skills
Competent reading, writing and speaking English
Ability to perform simple math functions
Ability to taste foods and evaluate quality

Job Duties

Prepare hot and cold food items for patient tray line,cafeteria and catered events according to menu and production forecast
Set up hot and cold food stations and serve food for patient tray line
Ensure accuracy and quality acceptability of recipes and food items produced
Monitor food temperatures to ensure food safety
Assist with maintaining overall cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area
Interact positively with coworkers and supervisors
Give instructions and training to new employees and dietetic students

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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