Kaweahhealth

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.20 - $31.80
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
discount programs
Part-time Benefits
Training and Development

Job Description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With a workforce exceeding 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health stands as one of the region's leading healthcare providers. The organization boasts a state-of-the-art acute care hospital, various specialized health centers, and clinics spread across an eight-campus healthcare district. Together, these facilities offer an impressive total capacity of 613 beds and a broad continuum of care, ranging from preventive services to highly specialized medical treatments. Kaweah Health's commitment is deeply rooted in serving a community where healthcare needs are... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Previous experience as a cook required
  • Knowledge of cooking methods and food preparation techniques
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes
  • Understanding of HACCP principles and safe food handling
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
  • Good personal hygiene and appearance
  • Ability to work variable shifts up to eight hours
  • Ability to complete assigned duties timely and accurately

Job Qualifications

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience as a cook required

Job Duties

  • Prepares cold food menu items for cafeteria, catering and patient meals
  • Follows recipes and/or product direction for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing and serving meats, vegetables and other foodstuff for consumption
  • Follows all guidelines for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) to identify potential hazards that could occur in the food production process
  • Applies correct cooking methods and techniques when producing food
  • May be expected to taste product, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production
  • Sets up food prepared on serving line on time in the proper quantities
  • Backs up lines as needed
  • Responds to production needs with an appropriate sense of urgency
  • Completes all Closing List job duties effectively in a timely manner
  • Complies with all Health Department codes and departmental sanitation rules at all time
  • Maintains standards of cleanliness in personal appearance, personal hygiene, food handling and food storage
  • Maintains equipment and work area in a sanitary condition in accordance with established procedures and department standards
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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