Cook

Loma Linda University Health; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is hiring for a Patient Food Services role. The Cook will prepare hot and cold food items for patient trays, cafeteria, and events, following menus and production forecasts and assisting the Executive Chef as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with culinary training or certification preferred. Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments and healthcare cooking is desirable, and food safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary training with Chef Certification or Associate Degree in Culinary Arts highly preferred.
• Minimum one year food service experience with demonstrated cooking or chef experience in a fast-paced, high production kitchen required.
• Prior healthcare cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items for patient trays, cafeteria and catered events.
• Set up hot and cold food stations and serve food for patient trays.
• Monitor temperatures to ensure food safety and quality; maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Food safety

Teamwork

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training or Chef Certification/Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

MH: Patient Food Services - Full Time, Varied

The Cook prepares hot and cold food items for patient tray line, cafeteria and catered events, according to menu and production forecast, or in conjunction with the Executive Chef. Sets up the hot and cold food stations and serves food for patient tray line. Ensures accuracy and quality acceptability of recipes and food items produced. Monitors food temperatures to ensure food safety. Assists with maintaining overall cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Culinary training with Chef Certification or Associate Degree in Culinary Arts highly preferred. Minimum one year food service experience with demonstrated cooking or chef experience in a fast‑paced, high production kitchen required. Prior healthcare cooking experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Coordination and ability to safely operate kitchen and cafeteria cooking equipment, including not limited to: ovens, steamers, grill, mixer, deep fat fryer, garbage disposal, knives, food chopper, blender, hot decks, coffee makers, etc. Positively interacts with co‑workers and supervisors daily. Involved in giving instructions and training to new employees and dietetic students. Able to perform simple math functions in adjusting recipes, determining over/under production and determining number of servings. Able to manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information; pay close attention to detail; and work independently, with minimal supervision. Able to competently read, write and speak English. Able to hear and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace. Able to see, distinguish colors and accurately taste foods in evaluating quality of food items.

Licensures and Certifications

Food Handler's Certification from Riverside County Public Health Department required upon hire date. SafeServ Manager certification preferred, as it supersedes Food Handlers certificate. Mobile friendly course can be completed via this website https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager/Get-Certified.

About Us

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

About The Team

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh‑day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651‑4001.

Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta is a religiously‑qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.

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