Cook

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at a prominent healthcare facility. In this role, you'll prepare and cook a variety of meals for patients and staff, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing commercial kitchen equipment while collaborating with a supportive team. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the community through your culinary skills. If you have a passion for cooking and experience in quantity food preparation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity cooking for large groups in institutional settings.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in a commercial kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Quantity Cooking

Food Preparation

Safety and Sanitation Standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Electric Meat Grinders

Vegetable Peelers

Ovens

Job description

Cook Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Facility: Highland General Hospital
• Department: HGH Patient Kitchen
• Employment Type: Part Time - Varies
• Category: Service & Trade
• Salary Range: $30.07 - $34.84
• Req #: 42047-31168
• FTE: 0.8
• Posted: May 1, 2025

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:

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, ovens, meat roasters, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
3. Carves meat for serving, and serves or oversees the serving of food, ensuring prompt service to tray line and cafeteria.
4. Cleans utensils and equipment and keeps work areas in good order; maintains safety and sanitation standards.
5. Relieves butchers and bakers; may act as First Cook on relief or training basis; plans and/or helps plan recipes following oral and written instructions; weighs food items for cooking.
6. Prepares dough and bakes cakes, cookies, pastries, and desserts.
7. Requisitions, receives, inspects, and stores food supplies; keeps supervisor informed of needs.
8. May be required to deliver food to various locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either:

1. One year of experience as an Assistant Cook with Alameda County Medical Center, or
2. 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, military installation, or large restaurant/hotel.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License.

Pay Range: $30.07 - $34.84

The pay range reflects the base pay scale at Alameda Health System. Final compensation depends on experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental needs, and other factors. Alameda Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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