Cook / Food Service Associate, Nutritional Services, Full Time, Variable Shift
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.03 - $30.01
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training opportunities
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Adventist Health Delano, established in 1974, is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital dedicated to excellence in health care and technological advancement. It operates a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities, providing a broad spectrum of primary and specialty care services. Located in the vibrant city of Delano, the second-largest city in Kern County, this hospital balances a small-town community atmosphere with cultural diversity and vitality, making it a pivotal health care provider in the region. Adventist Health as an organization is faith-based and nonprofit, integrating a wide network across more than 100 communities on the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or GED preferred
- associate's or technical degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred
- SERVSAFE or FH-eFoodCard certification required
- ability to prepare, season and cook food according to standards
- ability to maintain sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen and work areas
- capability to measure and mix ingredients accurately
- willingness to participate in training
- compliance with all safety and health regulations
- willingness to receive all required vaccinations as condition of employment
Job Qualifications
- High school education or GED preferred
- associate's or technical degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred
- SERVSAFE certification or equivalent preferred in CA and HI
- experience in food preparation and safety procedures
- ability to follow recipes and cooking schedules
- skills in operating kitchen utensils and equipment
- knowledge of dietary needs and food safety regulations
- effective communication and teamwork skills
Job Duties
- Prepares, seasons and cooks food for facility patients, employees and visitors
- displays and serves food to customers
- ensures dietary needs are met
- previews menus and work orders to determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts to be prepared
- plans cooking schedule so foods are ready at specified times
- ensures work stations are sanitary and inventory levels are maintained
- measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- ensures each item meets quality standards in taste, appearance, and ingredients used
- maintains sanitation throughout food preparation process
- attends and assists in training personnel
- performs other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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