Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.98 - $28.87
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Kaiser Permanente, a leading healthcare organization known for its dedication to delivering high-quality patient care, is seeking skilled food preparation professionals to join its Moanalua Medical Center Nutritional Services team located in Honolulu, Hawaii. As part of an esteemed network committed to excellence and community health, Kaiser Permanente integrates medical expertise with comprehensive nutritional services to enhance patient well-being across its facilities. This establishment is recognized for creating supportive work environments that encourage employee growth, innovation, and an inclusive culture valuing diversity and respect.
This role involves the preparation of a variety of foods across multiple dining service areas incl... Show More
This role involves the preparation of a variety of foods across multiple dining service areas incl... Show More
Job Requirements
- Three years of hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking experience including food preparation
- High school diploma with vocational training in food preparation or equivalent experience
- ServSafe Food Handler Program Certificate
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in following and modifying recipes
- Ability to safely operate foodservice equipment
- Strong decision-making and communication skills
- Customer service and teamwork orientation
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma with post high school vocational training in institutional food preparation and cooking or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years of hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking experience including food preparation
- ServSafe Food Handler Program Certificate
- Ability to follow and modify recipes for quantity and taste
- Skill in safely and effectively operating standard foodservice equipment
- Strong adaptability, decision making, customer service, oral communication, planning, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Preferred associate degree in institutional food preparation with emphasis in healthcare
Job Duties
- Prepares and cooks food in large quantities for patient, guest, cafeteria, and catering services including scratch cooking from basic ingredients and attractive garnishing
- Coordinates room service trayline ensuring sufficient and proper food items during meal service
- Participates in recipe development and communicates effectively with staff
- Follows recipes to prepare and cook food items
- Modifies or converts recipes for different quantities, special diets, and other needs as directed by manager
- Ensures proper quality and appearance of product according to established standards
- Performs opening and closing of cooks and production areas including equipment check and temperature monitoring
- Adheres to food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Maintains appropriate temperature, dating, labeling, and rotation of food items
- Documents Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point logs routinely
- Maintains organized food production areas for efficiency and cleanliness
- Coordinates food orders and assists Food Service Aides
- Stores leftovers properly and plans to minimize waste
- Orders food supplies for cafeteria and maintains inventory
- Receives, checks, and signs for foodstuff and issuing
- Ensures hot food availability and monitors during cafeteria hours
- Collaborates on daily, holiday, and theme menu planning
- Ensures smooth cafeteria operations in supervisor’s absence
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas
- Handles customer complaints and suggestions, implementing improvements
- Instructs personnel on equipment safety and cleaning methods
- Participates in quality improvement programs and projects
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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