Cook

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 43,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality health insurance options

Bonus opportunities

Shift differentials

Job summary

MemorialCare is looking for a Cook in Laguna Hills to ensure high quality food production for various services, including patient meals and catering. You will need to demonstrate time management, food safety practices, and follow standardized recipes.

The ideal candidate should have prior food service experience and engage positively with other staff. In addition to a competitive pay range, there are health benefits and other perks available.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or acute care hospital foodservice experience.
• One year of quantity food preparation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately receive and store requisitioned items.
• Follow standardized recipes according to HACCP standards.
• Produce all production items and deliver to designated areas.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP standards

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Cook

Location: Laguna Hills

Department: Kitchen

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range: $22.50/hr - $31.57/hr

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values. The employee shall support Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.

Responsible for accurate, appropriate, cost effective, high quality food production of all entrees, vegetables, soups, grilled items and special items as required to produce for the patient, café, meals on wheels, physicians lounge or catering menus, operation of service equipment, cleaning and sanitation of work area.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Demonstrates the ability to accurately receive and store requisitioned items.
2. Demonstrates the ability to accurately follow standardized recipes according to HACCP standards.
3. Demonstrates the ability to produce all production items and deliver to designated areas in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrates the ability to properly operate and clean equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.
5. Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize leftovers.
6. Be at work and be on time.
7. Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
8. Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
9. Prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience

• Previous restaurant or acute care hospital foodservice experience.
• One year of quantity food preparation experience required.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or GED preferred