Cook

CommonSpirit Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Stockton, California is seeking a Cook to help patients, staff, and visitors experience nutritious dining while adhering to therapeutic dietary guidelines.

You will follow recipes, operate ovens, grills, and mixers, maintain temperatures and sanitation, and prevent cross-contamination to ensure safety for the community. A year of foodservice experience and a High School Diploma or GED are required. The role offers pay between $33.02 and $37.48 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year foodservice experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and menus to cook healthy meals for patients and staff, including those with special dietary needs or allergies.
• Use and maintain kitchen tools like ovens, grills, and mixers safely and effectively.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow state and federal health regulations at all times.
• Ensure the kitchen and serving areas are sanitized and organized, including washing dishes and cleaning surfaces.
• Properly label and store food and kitchen equipment to prevent waste and ensure safety.
• Practice strict hygiene and food handling techniques to keep all meals safe and free from cross-contamination.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Mixers

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Cook, you will help patients, staff, and visitors experience high-quality, nutritious dining so they can recover faster and enjoy a positive healthcare environment.

Every day you will prepare and serve a variety of meals while adhering to strict therapeutic dietary guidelines. You will be expected to maintain rigorous food safety standards, operate kitchen equipment with precision, and ensure every meal served meets our facility’s high quality-control benchmarks.

To be successful in this role you will possess a deep understanding of food safety regulations, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in recipe adherence, and demonstrate a commitment to sanitation in and cross-contamination prevention to ensure the health and safety of our entire community.

• Follow recipes and menus to cook healthy meals for patients and staff, including those with special dietary needs or allergies.
• Use and maintain kitchen tools like ovens, grills, and mixers safely and effectively.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow state and federal health regulations at all times.
• Ensure the kitchen and serving areas are sanitized and organized, including washing dishes and cleaning surfaces.
• Properly label and store food and kitchen equipment to prevent waste and ensure safety.
• Practice strict hygiene and food handling techniques to keep all meals safe and free from cross-contamination.

*Job Requirements**Required*

• One (1) year foodservice experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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*Pay Range*

$33.02 - $37.48 /hour