Cook (limited, 3 months)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Ronald Reagan Hospital is seeking a dedicated, full-time Cook to join the Department of Nutrition in Los Angeles. You will support food service operations, prepare meals, and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include setting up service lines, cooking at grill/ovens, following recipes, reviewing menus, and ensuring high-quality presentation. A ServSafe certification and prior professional kitchen experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid ServSafe food handling certification.
• Experience cooking in a professional setting.
• Ability to interact and work well with others.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard English.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 50lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up service lines and pre-plate foods for meal service.
• Prepare meals by cooking, grilling, baking, and managing the omelet and stir-fry stations.
• Assist customers during service times, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Follow standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Review menus, production sheets, and recipes to ensure all necessary items are prepared.
• Cook a variety of foods, including meat, fish, and vegetables, using various methods.
• Clean, cut, slice, dice, weigh, and measure ingredients as needed for recipes.
• Plate and garnish food to ensure an attractive presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the departments goals.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Professional cooking experience

Leadership & teamwork

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Tools

Flat grill

Knives

Ovens

Char broiler

Stove top

Induction cooker

Job description

Description

UCLA Health's Ronald Reagan Hospital is looking for a dedicated skilled full-time Cook to join our Department of Nutrition. In this role, you will play a key part in support out food service operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation, and providing excellent customer service. Primary duties include:

• Set up service lines and pre-plate foods for meal service
• Prepare meals by cooking, grilling, baking, and managing the omelet and stir-fry stations
• Assist customers during service times, ensuring a positive dining experience
• Follow standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality
• Review menus, production sheets, and recipes to ensure all necessary items are prepared
• Cook a variety of foods, including meat, fish, and vegetables, using various methods
• Clean, cut, slice, dice, weigh, and measure ingredients as needed for recipes
• Plate and garnish food to ensure an attractive presentation
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the departments goals

Qualifications

• Valid ServSafe food handling certification
• Experience cooking in a professional setting
• Knowledge and experience with flat grill, knives, ovens, char broiler, stove top, and induction cooker
• Ability to interact and work well with others (leadership, coworkers, and customers)
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard English
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to stretch, bend, walk, stoop, and reach repetitively
• Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet areas
• Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 50lbs
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to adhere to UC and department policies and procedures