Cook - Food & Nutrition 07

St. Rose Hospital; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Hires Corporation is hiring a Cook for on-call AM shifts in our hospital kitchen in Hayward, CA. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following standardized recipes and safety protocols.

The role involves supervising Kitchen Helpers in the Director’s absence, ensuring food quality, portion control, and timely service while maintaining strict sanitation and temperature controls. A high school diploma or GED is required, with relevant nutrition coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow standardized recipes and portion control.
• Ability to organize workload and ensure food is ready in time for service.
• Must have sanitation knowledge and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows standardized recipes.
• Extends and multiplies recipes to meet quantities.
• Produces high-quality food that is aesthetically pleasing and tasty.
• Serves foods per approved patient portions.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and safety standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area.
• Supervises Kitchen Helpers in absence of Lead Cook.
• Covers schedule and communicates with staff as needed.

Skills

Recipe adherence

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED or higher

College in nutritional field preferred

California Safe Food Handlers card preferred

Sexual Harassment / Bullying Prevention Certification required

Job description

Job summary

Job description/Responsibilities: On-Call AM Shifts (5:00am - 1:30pm or 11am - 8pm) APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $31.20 - $37.27 POSITION SUMMARY To provide quality food in a safe and sanitary environment for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors. The Cook supervises the department in the absence of the Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reads and follows standardized recipes.
• Extends and multiplies recipes to meet quantities needed per tally sheet and projections.
• Produces a good quality product; utilizes creativity and know-how in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.
• Serves foods according to the approved portion sizes for patients.
• Demonstrates good judgment in the ability to organize workflow so that food is ready prior to service, but not unnecessarily early.
• Adheres to strict temperature controls in regards to internal food temperatures, holding, storage, and proper cooling temperatures and takes action when out of range.
• Prepares appropriate quantities of food avoiding excessive waste.
• Stores all food properly, including labeling and dating all food according to policy.
• Washes hands appropriately throughout shift.
• Wears gloves and changes gloves according to policy.
• Utilizes cutting boards properly, avoiding cross-contamination and ensuring that they are sanitized, as appropriate.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment used in performing duties and completes general cleaning assignments.
• Serves leftovers for the cafeteria safely and appropriately according to approved procedures.
• Covers the schedule and makes phone calls to other staff as needed.
• Orders fresh produce and meats in absence of the Lead Cook.
• Assists the Director with food orders for catering functions in absence of the Lead Cook.
• Works as a team with other cooks and provides direction to Kitchen Helpers.
• Conducts periodic kitchen sanitation audits.
• Rotates food stock and adjusts menus to utilize leftovers.
• Operates equipment slicer, broiler, fryer, ovens, bain-marie, grill, steamer, scales, and knives.
• Participates in in-service programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualification:

1. California Safe Food Handlers card preferred.
2. Sexual Harassment / Bullying Prevention Certification required. (1 month from hire)
3. College in the nutritional field preferred.
4. Minimum two years of cooking experience in institutional and special diets preferred.

**No Referrals or Candidates Accepted from Recruiters or Agencies.

Job Family: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

Occupations: Cooks, All Other

Degree Required: High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher