Cook I/II — Large-Scale Kitchen, Extra-Help

Smcgov; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Health seeks an experienced Cook I/II - Extra-Help to prepare and serve food at San Mateo Medical Center. Responsibilities include large-quantity cooking, portion control, and supervising inmate assistants.

The role supports meals for patients, cafeteria, catering, and Meals on Wheels programs. Requires ServSafe certification within 6 months and may involve driving to deliver supplies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a large commercial or institutional kitchen.
• ServSafe or Food Protection Manager Certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of main dishes, soups, salads, desserts, and baked goods in large quantities.
• Assist in supervising and personally participating in preparing salads, serving meals, dish washing, and cleaning of kitchen and dining room.
• Check portioning and garnishing of food and ensure that it is served correctly and according to instructions.
• Supervise the work of juvenile and adult inmate assistants.
• Operate and clean meat slicers, grinders, power mixers, steam cooking, and other kitchen equipment.
• Calculate the amount of ingredients needed for required portions.
• Receive and store food.
• Train new cooks.
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development.
• Maintain security in correctional institutions.
• Drive a truck or van to deliver food and supplies and may maintain basic records.

Skills

Large quantity cooking

Food safety

Basic arithmetic

Physical stamina

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Supervising

Education

Two years kitchen experience

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Meat slicers

Grinders

Steamers

Job description

San Mateo County Health seeks an experienced Cook I/II - Extra-Help to prepare and serve food at San Mateo Medical Center. Responsibilities include large-quantity cooking, portion control, and supervising inmate assistants.

The role supports meals for patients, cafeteria, catering, and Meals on Wheels programs. Requires ServSafe certification within 6 months and may involve driving to deliver supplies.