Cook - Per Diem Evenings

Valley-Presbyterian-Hospita; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital in the San Fernando Valley seeks a skilled Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. You will prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, staff, and catered events while upholding food safety and customer service standards.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, stocking and prepping ingredients, rotating between main kitchen and cafeteria, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Hospital team focus supports patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time cooking experience in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation.
• Strong teamwork, time management, and customer service.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patient meal service, cafeteria, and catered events.
• Follow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure quality.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention.
• Rotate between the main kitchen and cafeteria as needed.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workload.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental training.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $30.87 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Cook

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Prepare Quality Meals That Support Patient Care

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a skilled and dependable Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, staff, and catered events while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in preparing nutritious, great-tasting meals, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Prepare food for patient meal service, the cafeteria, and catered events.
• Follow standardized recipes and daily production sheets to ensure quality and consistency.
• Prepare meals for a variety of service areas within the department.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention.
• Rotate between the main kitchen and cafeteria as needed.
• Prepare ingredients and food items for the following day's production.
• Monitor, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workload throughout the day.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using a "clean as you go" approach.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental training.
• Comply with hospital policies, safety regulations, and customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time cooking experience in a fast-paced food service environment such as a hospital, hotel, country club, airline catering, or similar operation.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Los Angeles City Fire Card required within 30 days of hire.

Why Valley Presbyterian Hospital?

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, you'll join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service that supports outstanding patient care. We offer the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the health and recovery of patients through quality meal preparation.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Build your culinary skills in a healthcare setting focused on excellence.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization serving the San Fernando Valley community.

If you are an experienced cook who is passionate about quality food, teamwork, and excellent service, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Valley Presbyterian Hospital Food & Nutrition Services team.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.