Cook

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Glendale Memorial Hospital in California is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors, including therapeutic diets. You will follow strict safety and sanitation rules, maintain temperature control, and ensure accurate portioning in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Required are 1 year of food service experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and a Food Handler Permit to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Food Service Experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Food Handler Permit required (must obtain within 30 days of hire date).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food within the guidelines of the menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Therapeutic Diets

High-Volume Cooking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day, you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food within the guidelines of the menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Food Handler Permit required. (must obtain within 30 days of hire date.)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$29.93 - $29.93 /hour