Cook II - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Kitchen Cook for the Nutritional Services department in Salinas, CA. The cook prepares meals on a timely basis, operates standard kitchen equipment, and ensures quality and sanitation in accordance with policies.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, California Food Handler Card, and a valid driver’s license. Five years in food production and three years as a cook are preferred. Union NUHW. Flexible hours and compensation listed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• California Food Handler Card required; ANSI accredited training meets ASTM standards.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food on time in sufficient quantity and quality.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Comply with hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Complete required documents and participate in ongoing training.
• Demonstrate food safety practices and cost-effective use of supplies.
• Provide flexible support during heavy workloads and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food production

Kitchen equipment

Sanitation standards

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

California Food Handler Card

Driver's license

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.

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!