Cook II - Per Diem

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 105,331,000 - 116,958,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Cook to prepare meals on a timely basis, ensuring quality and proper portioning. You will operate standard kitchen equipment and maintain a clean, sanitary work area while following hospital policies and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a California Food Handler Card. Experience in food production and as a cook is preferred, with a variable work shift and compensation reflecting the market in Salinas, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• California Food Handler Card required from ANSI accredited provider.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food on a timely basis in sufficient quantity and quality.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Keeps work areas clean and sanitary, adhering to policies.
• Completes required documentation and participates in training activities.
• Maintains cost-effective use of hospital supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates quality service and food safety practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

California Food Handler Card

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 ServicesThe 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 practicesMaintains 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: 0If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!