Cook (PD- Days)

Orange County Global Medical Center; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cook to manage food production activities and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards. This role involves preparing meals for patients and staff while supervising in the absence of senior personnel. Ideal candidates should have experience in quantity cooking, especially in a hospital setting, and possess a strong understanding of therapeutic diets. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a generous PTO plan. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

100% employer paid medical for employees and dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life and AD&D

401k plan with company match

Generous PTO plan

Pet Insurance Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity cooking, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food production activities and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Prepare meals for various age groups and special functions.

Skills

quantity cooking

therapeutic diets knowledge

food service safety & sanitation standards

recipe following and adjustment

English language proficiency

physical ability to lift and carry

Job description

The Cook coordinates production activities with food service personnel in the preparation of food and in maintenance of food service regulations, including standards of quality, temperature, safety and sanitation. Prepares meals for patients, physicians, employees and special functions. Performs supervisory duties in the absence of the Food Service Director, Dietary Supervisor, & Chef. The Cook reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor. This position has the responsibility for interacting with the following age groups: pediatric, adolescent through geriatric. The Cook is exposed to extremes in temperature, from walk-in freezers to hot electrical equipment. He/she works with sharp objects (ie. knives) and hazardous cleaning agents.

Requirements:

1. Previous experience in quantity cooking; experience in hospital food service desirable.
2. Possesses knowledge of therapeutic diets and food service safety & sanitation standards.
3. Possesses ability to perform duties in a timely manner, and follow hospital and department policies & procedures.
4. Possesses the ability to follow recipes and adjust quantities as needed.
5. Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
6. Possesses the physical ability and perceptive acuity e.g. hearing, visual, to satisfactorily perform all duties. Able to lift and carry objects; walk and stand on feet for extended periods of time; able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees*
• Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO plan*
• Pet Insurance Discount Program*
• Employee Discount Program*
  *Per diem staff ineligible