Cook II: Hospital Kitchen & Catering Lead

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Cook II to prepare, cook, bake and plate a variety of foods for patients, cafeteria, catering and Jazzman’s. You will follow standardized recipes, use institutional equipment and ensure proper serving schedules.

You will monitor HACCP guidelines, assist with modified diets, support upscale catering events, back up senior cooks, maintain a clean work area and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare a variety of foods.
• Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and alter yields correctly.
• Provide leadership on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake, cake cut and pan foods for patients, cafeteria, catering and Jazzman’s.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for cooking temperatures and food safety.
• Assist with modified diets and upscale catered events.
• Back-up to senior cook and supervise in their absence.
• Clean the work area and perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Ability to prepare foods

Institutional equipment operation

Follow standardized recipes

Leadership in daily operations

Education

High school diploma preferred

Culinary training beneficial

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a Cook II to prepare, cook, bake and plate a variety of foods for patients, cafeteria, catering and Jazzman’s. You will follow standardized recipes, use institutional equipment and ensure proper serving schedules.

You will monitor HACCP guidelines, assist with modified diets, support upscale catering events, back up senior cooks, maintain a clean work area and perform additional duties as needed.