Cook III, C11

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is hiring for a Cook at CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness in San Francisco, CA. This per diem/casual role prepares meals for patients, staff, and customers under supervision, following approved recipes and schedules.

The position emphasizes nutrition, sanitation, and accurate arithmetic while requiring English literacy and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with team members and customers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition principles in food preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food temperature control.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Must read, write, and speak English sufficiently.
• Strong interpersonal communication with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate amount of high quality meals for patients, staff, and customers.
• Follow established recipes, menus, procedures, schedules and standards.
• Demonstrate service orientation to colleagues and customers.
• Maintain sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Read and follow verbal and written instructions.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Arithmetic

Reading & writing English

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Equivalent experience

Job description

SchedulePer Diem/Casual

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Cook prepares appropriate amount of high quality food for patients, staff, and customers in accordance with established recipes, menus, procedures, schedules and standards. Performs all responsibilities demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees, staff and customers.

Job Description

Education

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED) or equivalent education/experience

Certification & Licensure

• SS-ServSafe required at hire or, if hired before 01/01/2026, within 120 days of 01/01/2026

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

• Experience as a cook as typically obtained in five years.
• Experience in a large volume food production kitchen as typically obtained in five years.
• Hotel / restaurant background.

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of applied principles of nutrition relating to food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food temperature control.
• Able to perform non-complex arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to forty pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently in order to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have interpersonal skills to communicate well with fellow food production/service and management personnel, supervisory staff, and customers.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements

Saturday, Sunday

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $37.46 to $41.84 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.