Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.20 - $31.80
Work Schedule
Flexible
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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