Cook Per Diem San Joaquin Valley Rehab

San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare - San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Fresno, CA is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will perform a variety of hospital food service duties, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals and safe handling.

The role emphasizes following regulations, maintaining sanitation, and presenting food appetizingly; requires high school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years' institutional cooking experience and state food handling certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of cook experience; institutional setting preferred.
• State food handling certification required.
• Culinary arts training preferred.
• Therapeutic diet knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties for the operation of hospital food service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, nutritional value, sanitation, safety and appetizing presentation.

Skills

Food service experience

Food handling certification

Professional image

Regulatory knowledge

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary: USD $23.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.

Location: Fresno, California

Company: Vibra Healthcare - San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 7173 N Sharon Avenue

Overview

Job Description: We are seeking a Cook to join our team! Come build your career with Vibra Healthcare.

Hospital Details

San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Fresno, CA, is a 62‑bed acute rehab hospital, providing rehabilitative services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses. We help our patients regain their physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home at their highest level of independence. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties necessary for the operation of a hospital food service department. Maintains high standards of food quality, nutritional value of food, sanitation, safety and presents food in an appetizing manner.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years of experience as a cook in lieu of education will be considered.
• Food handling certification as required by State regulations.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Culinary arts training preferred.
• Two (2) years of food service experience preferred, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience cooking and working in an institutional setting.
• Therapeutic Diet experience preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world‑class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.