Cook/Baker

MC: Nutritional Services Core is a vital department dedicated to providing high-quality food preparation and nutritional services. The team focuses on delivering nutritious and well-prepared meals while maintaining stringent standards of cleanliness and safety. This establishment plays a crucial role in ensuring that every meal meets the standards for taste, quality, and safety, serving a diverse population that includes patients, staff, and visitors. With a commitment to excellence, the Nutritional Services Core operates in varied shifts, adapting to the changing needs and demands of its customers. This flexibility ensures continuous service and the availability of fresh and appealing food items at all hours.

The role of Cook/Baker within this service is essential to the operational success of the department. The Cook/Baker is responsible for preparing various food items as per menu specifications and production forecasts. This position demands meticulous attention to detail to assure the accuracy of recipes and the quality acceptability of the prepared food. Beyond food preparation, the Cook/Baker assumes responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the cooking area, ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. This unscheduled and varied shift role requires adaptability and the ability to work independently to handle the dynamic nature of food service demands. The Cook/Baker must be proficient in operating standard kitchen equipment safely, possess good communication skills in English, and be capable of reading and following both written and oral instructions. Additionally, this role requires certification such as a Food Handler's Certification from San Bernardino County Public Health Department upon hire, with SafeServ certification preferred. The position offers an opportunity for those with a passion for cooking and baking to contribute significantly to an essential service that supports the wellbeing and satisfaction of those served by the nutritional department.