Cook - Nutritional Services (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Selma seeks a Food Preparation professional to serve food to patients, customers, and catered events while maintaining culinary standards. The role includes preparing and cooking food, ensuring dietary needs are met, and overseeing kitchen operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, preferably with a culinary arts degree. A focus on safety through necessary vaccinations is a critical aspect of employment.

Qualifications

• Prepares, seasons and cooks food for facility patients, employees and visitors.
• Ensures dietary needs are met, and work stations are sanitary.
• Attends and assists in training personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for patients, customers, and catered events.
• Cleans, dish washes, and sanitizes dishware and equipment.
• Assists in overseeing kitchen and facility operations.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree in culinary arts or equivalent

Job description

Located in the central San Joaquin Valley, Adventist Health Selma has been serving the Central Valley since 1999. We are comprised of a 57-bed acute care hospital and six local medical offices. Selma is rapidly growing with nearly 25,000 residents offering a great cost of living and close-knit communities. Residents enjoy shopping, dining, museums, historic sites and churches, all within a family‑friendly atmosphere.

Job Summary

Prepares food for patients, customers and catered events in a consistent and efficient manner by utilizing food production standards and food safety procedures. Cleans, dish washes, and sanitizes dishware and equipment. Prepares and serves food items for customers and catering. Assists in overseeing kitchen and facility operations. Provides products for customers and communicates needs to department head.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Prepares, seasons and cooks food for facility patients, employees and visitors. Displays and serves food to customers. Ensures dietary needs are met. Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts to be prepared. Plans cooking schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times.
• Ensures work stations are sanitary and inventory levels are maintained. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers. Ensures each item prepared meets quality standards in taste, appearance and ingredients used, and that a desired sanitary level is maintained throughout the entire process of food preparation.
• Attends and assists in training personnel.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By applying, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.