Cook, Per Diem, Varied Shift, 8 hours

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Cook to prepare and cook meals for a large number of patients while ensuring food safety protocols are followed. This per diem position requires strong teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preparing meals for at-risk populations and meeting strict health guidelines.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• One year experience as Assistant Cook or two years in quantity cooking for 200+ people.
• Knowledge of food safety protocols.
• Valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for over 200 people.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness.
• Assist with food delivery to various locations.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

Cook, Per Diem, Varied Shift, 8 hours Featured Job

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to prepare, cook, and dispense food in quantity in a kitchen; to maintain cooking equipment and working areas; and to do related work as required.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to prepare, cook, and dispense food in quantity in a kitchen; to maintain cooking equipment and working areas; and to do related work as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Prepares meats and vegetables for cooking, using electric meat grinders, vegetable peelers and slicers, and hand tools.

2. Cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups, cereals and other foods, using steam-jacketed kettles, revolving or other large ovens, meat roasters and other commercial cooking equipment or kitchen equipment.

3. Carves meat for serving, and serves or oversees the serving of food, ensuring the prompt apportionment of food to tray line and the cafeteria.

4. Cleans utensils and equipment and keeps working areas in good order; and maintains standards of safety and sanitation.

5. Relieves butchers and bakers; may act as First Cook on a relief or training basis; plans and/or helps plan recipes and follows oral and written instructions to prepare and cook all foods; weighs food items for cooking.

6. Prepares dough and bakes cakes, cookies, and other pastries and desserts.

7. Requisitions, receives, inspects and stores food stuffs, and keeps supervisor informed of supplies needed.

8. Cooks (SAN) may be required to deliver food to various locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I One year of experience in the class of Assistant Cook with Alameda County Medical Center Or II Two years of experience in quantity cooking for at least 200 people per meal in an institutional kitchen such as a hospital, juvenile detention center, prison facility, military installation, or a large restaurant or hotel.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certain (SAN) positions may require incumbents to possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License

Pay Range SAN: $33.31

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Additional Information

Note:Works with cook team in the patient kitchen to prepare dinner meals and prep as needed for upcoming meal items. Cooking for 200+ people, temperature maintenance, food safety protocols for at-risk populations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I One ye ar of experience in the class of Assistant Cook with Alameda County Medical Center Or II Two years of experience in quantity cooking for at least 200 people per meal in an institutional kitchen such as a hospital, juvenile detention center, prison facility, military installation, or a large restaurant or hotel.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certain (SAN) positions may require incumbents to possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License

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