Cook, Per Diem

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a cook to support the Nutrition Department at West Hills and West Valley Medical Center. You will perform cooking, food preparation, and meal service for patients, staff, visitors, and events in a hospital nutrition setting.

The role requires effective English communication, ability to work with a team, adherence to safety standards (HACCP/JCAHO), and physical stamina. On-site work with potential for flexible scheduling; ServSafe certification is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills in English to interact with customers and staff.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships with team members.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Flexible in managing diverse tasks and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of University, Hospital, and Department policies, including Human Resources procedures.
• Adherence to sanitation and safety protocols, including JCAHO and HACCP standards.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, walk, lift, push, and pull for extended periods in varying temperatures.
• Strong ability to read and understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, JCAHO).
• Active ServSafe certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will perform duties in cooking, food preparation and meal service.
• You will prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events.
• Other related tasks may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Self-management

Adaptability

Policies knowledge

Sanitation compliance

Physical stamina

Reading procedures

ServSafe certification

Job description

Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Salary Range: $26.74 - 26.74 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to play a key role in supporting exceptional patient experiences, join us and enjoy a fulfilling career at UCLA Health.

In this role, you will perform a variety of duties in cooking, food preparation and meal service at the UCLA West Valley Medical Center's Nutrition Department. You will prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events.Other related tasks may be assigned as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Effective communication skills in English to interact with customers and staff.


• Ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships with team members.


• Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision.


• Flexible in managing diverse tasks and shifting priorities.


• Knowledge of University, Hospital, and Department policies, including Human Resources procedures.


• Adherence to sanitation and safety protocols, including JCAHO and HACCP standards.


• Physical stamina to stand, bend, walk, lift, push, and pull for extended periods in varying temperatures.


• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs and work with strong cleaning solutions.


• Strong ability to read and understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, JCAHO).


• Active ServSafe certification highly preferred

As a condition of employment the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.