First Cook

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Harbor Pines, CA, is seeking a patient food service cook under immediate supervision to prepare conventional and convenience foods for patients, cafeteria, and catering, following established procedures. The role emphasizes sanitation and safe food handling.

Requires a High School diploma or GED and at least six months of cook experience in a hospital or institutional setting. On-call with alternating weekends; must be able to grill, fry, roast and bake as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six months cook experience in a restaurant, hospital or institutional food service.
• Must be able to grill, fry, roast and bake as needed to prepare standard menu items.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conventional and convenience type foods for patients, cafeteria and catering.
• Replenish food items and maintain sanitation of work areas and utensils.
• Follow production sheets, safety and sanitation policies; operate standard equipment.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Cook skills: grill, fry, roast, bake

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Food service equipment (grill/oven/fryer)

Job description

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision, prepares conventional and convenience type food, following established procedures for patients and cafeteria. May use preparation equipment as necessary. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations

Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Observes appropriate food handling techniques according to standards of personal hygiene in accordance with local, state, and federal agencies. Requisitions or procures food supplies according to established guidelines. Prepares conventional and convenience type foods according to production sheets and standing orders for distribution to tray line, cafeteria, and catering services following department safety and sanitation policy. Replenishes food items as needed. Cleans and decontaminates patient care and work area stations, sanitizes cooking utensils, washes and rinses, and disposal.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

High School diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience Minimum six months cook experience in a restaurant, hospital or institutional food service using standard food service equipment (Grill, Oven, Fryer, etc.). Must be able to grill, fry, roast and bake as needed to prepare standard menu items. Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent experience

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts Degree or AA in Institutional Food Preparation Preferred. Knowledge of hospital food service operations preferred.

Notes:

• Must be available alternating weekends.

• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.