Cook II - PD

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA is seeking a Cook for the Nutritional Services department. Under supervision, you will prepare meals to the required quality and quantity, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure sanitation and timely service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a California Food Handler Card, and at least five years in food production with three years as a cook. The role offers an hourly wage of $36.74 to $40.69 with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; diploma within 1 year preferred.
• California Food Handler Card required; 30 days to obtain after hire/transfer.
• Minimum five years in food production and three years as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food on time in sufficient quantity and quality.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in sanitary condition.
• Complete required documents and participate in trainings.
• Demonstrate cost-effective use of hospital supplies.
• Demonstrate and ensure quality service and food-safety practices.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school preferred

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Nutritional Services

The Cook works under the supervision of Food Production Manager. Prepares food on a timely basis in sufficient quantity and quality, incorporating all food service requirements, service schedules and sanitation. Operates standard kitchen equipment and utensils. Performs other duties as required.

• Complies with Hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Prepares food that is palatable and appetizing prior to meal service.
• Completes required documents.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Utilizes in a cost-effective manner Hospital supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates and ensures quality service and food safe practices
• Maintains equipment and work areas in orderly and sanitary condition.
• Demonstrates flexibility during and in-between heavy workload periods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED or education in progress and commitment to obtain diploma within one (1) year of hire required. Culinary school preferred.

Licensure: A California Food Handler Card from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited training provider that meets ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs. New hires and Transfers have 30 days from date of hire/transfer to obtain Food Handler certification and must continually remain current. Valid Driver’s License required.

Experience: A minimum of five years experience in food production and three years experience as a cook.

The hourly rate for this position is $36.74 - $40.69. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

Union: NUHW

Work Shift: Variable

FTE: 0.0

Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!