Cook II FT Days

PIH Health; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in South El Monte, California, is seeking a Cook II to perform tasks related to the preparation, cooking, and baking of food for various settings including patients and catering events. This role requires someone who can utilize standardized recipes, control food waste, and follow HACCP guidelines.

The candidate should have the ability to lead daily kitchen operations, with knowledge of modified diets. A high school diploma and at least one year of cooking experience are preferred. Culinary training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience as a cook is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in English; must be able to read and write basic English.
• Knowledgeable on modified diets is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with food preparation and cooking.
• Utilize standardized recipes and serving schedules.
• Control waste and under/overproduction of foods.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for food preparation and service.

Skills

Ability to prepare a variety of foods

Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment

Ability to use a standardized recipe and alter yields correctly

Ability to provide leadership on a day‑to‑day basis

Education

High school diploma preferred

Culinary training beneficial

Job description

The Cook II performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation, cooking, baking, cake cutting and panning of food for patients, cafeteria, catering and Jazzman’s. Utilizes standardized recipes and serving schedules. Controls waste and under/overproduction of foods. Cooks' food to proper cooking temps per HACCP guidelines. Follows HACCP guidelines for food preparation and service. Familiar with modified diets. Assists with service for upscale catered events. Functions as “back‑up” to senior cook and assumes responsibility for food production in their absence. Cleans work area. May be asked to do other tasks associated with food service as the need arises.

Required Skills

• Ability to prepare a variety of foods
• Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment
• Ability to use a standardized recipe and alter yields correctly
• Ability to provide leadership on a day‑to‑day basis

Required Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• Culinary training beneficial
• Minimum one (1) year of work experience as a cook is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in English; must be able to read and write basic English.
• Knowledgeable on modified diets is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare a variety of foods
• Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment
• Ability to use a standardized recipe and alter yields correctly
• Ability to provide leadership on a day‑to‑day basis