Cook

Alameda Health Sytem; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing and cooking large quantities of food, ensuring the highest standards of safety and sanitation. You will operate various commercial cooking equipment and assist in managing food supplies. Ideal candidates will have experience in institutional kitchens and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a supportive environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Assistant Cook or two years in quantity cooking.
• Experience in institutional kitchens for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook large quantities of food in a kitchen.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Manage food supplies and assist in recipe planning.

Skills

Quantity Cooking

Food Safety and Sanitation

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Operation

Education

Experience in Institutional Cooking

Tools

Commercial Cooking Equipment

Electric Meat Grinders

Vegetable Peelers and Slicers

Job description

Cook Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• HGH Patient Kitchen
• Part Time - Varies
• Service & Trade
• $30.07- $34.84
• Req #: 42026-31148
• FTE: 0.6
• Posted: May 8, 2025

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Summary

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to prepare, cook, and dispense food in quantity in a kitchen; to maintain cooking equipment and working areas; and to do related work as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Prepares meats and vegetables for cooking, using electric meat grinders, vegetable peelers and slicers, and hand tools.

2. Cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups, cereals and other foods, using steam-jacketed kettles, revolving or other large ovens, meat roasters and other commercial cooking equipment or kitchen equipment.

3. Carves meat for serving, and serves or oversees the serving of food, ensuring the prompt apportionment of food to tray line and the cafeteria.

4. Cleans utensils and equipment and keeps working areas in good order; and maintains standards of safety and sanitation.

5. Relieves butchers and bakers; may act as First Cook on a relief or training basis; plans and/or helps plan recipes and follows oral and written instructions to prepare and cook all foods; weighs food items for cooking.

6. Prepares dough and bakes cakes, cookies, and other pastries and desserts.

7. Requisitions, receives, inspects and stores food stuffs, and keeps supervisor informed of supplies needed.

8. Cooks (SAN) may be required to deliver food to various locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I One year of experience in the class of Assistant Cook with Alameda County Medical Center Or II Two years of experience in quantity cooking for at least 200 people per meal in an institutional kitchen such as a hospital, juvenile detention center, prison facility, military installation, or a large restaurant or hotel.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certain (SAN) positions may require incumbents to possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License

FT/PT: $30.07- $34.84

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

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