Cook (Per Diem)

ADP, Inc.; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District in Big Bear Lake, CA, is seeking a cook to prepare and cook food for patients, residents, and staff while maintaining food safety standards. The role includes cleaning, stocking, and providing service to internal and external customers.

Requirements include a current Food Handler’s or Serv Safe certification and a BLS certification within 3 months. Prior healthcare foodservice experience and formal culinary training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler’s Certification or Serv Safe Certification.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Experience cooking for large quantity food production.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Healthcare foodservice experience preferred.
• Formal culinary training; HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned cleaning and cooking duties.
• Maintains and stocks.
• Internal and external customer service.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service / cooking experience

English proficiency

Read and follow menus & recipes

Effective verbal and written comms

Food service equipment knowledge

Education

Food Handler Certification / Serv Safe Certification

BLS certification within 3 months

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition Services

SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares and cooks food for patients, residents, and staff. Cleans cooking areas. Abides by food safety protocols in preparing, storing, cooling, and cooking foods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs assigned cleaning and cooking duties
• Maintains and stocks
• Internal and external customer service
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Current Food Handler’s Certification or Serv Safe Certification
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Minimum Experience Required

• Previous culinary / cook experience for large quantity food production

Education Preferred

• Prefer a minimum of High School Graduate or GED

Experience Preferred:

• Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.
• Formal culinary training.
• Expertise with cooking skills necessary to prepare nutrition, high-quality food for regular and dietary components of therapeutic diet modifications.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations for dietary services.
• Working knowledge of HACCP.

Skills:

• Food Service / cooking experience is preferred.
• Able to understand English, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to read and follow directions for menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet restrictions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of use and care of food service equipment.

• Food Service / cooking experience is preferred.
• Able to understand English, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to read and follow directions for menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet restrictions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of use and care of food service equipment.

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer