Cook

St Josephs Medical Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California seeks a Cook to support patients, staff, and visitors with nutritious meals aligned to therapeutic dietary guidelines. You will prepare, plate, and serve meals while maintaining strict food safety and cleanliness standards.

The role requires one year of foodservice experience and a High School Diploma or GED. You will operate kitchen equipment safely, label and store food properly, and ensure meals meet quality-control benchmarks in a

Qualifications

• At least one year of foodservice experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and menus to cook meals for patients and staff.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow health regulations.
• Sanitize and organize kitchen and serving areas; wash dishes and clean surfaces.
• Label and store food and equipment to prevent waste and ensure safety.
• Practice strict hygiene and prevent cross-contamination.

Education

High School Diploma, 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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