First Cook

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a hospital food service cook to prepare conventional and convenience meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering services. You will follow established procedures, operate standard kitchen equipment, and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (or equivalent), with minimum six months cook experience in a hospital or institutional setting. Culinary arts degree preferred; rotating weekends/holidays are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six months cook experience in a hospital or institutional food service.
• Ability to grill, fry, roast and bake as needed to prepare standard menu items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conventional and convenience type foods according to production sheets and standing orders.
• Stock and requisition food supplies according to established guidelines.
• Maintain sanitation of food service work areas and equipment; clean and decontaminate work areas and utensils.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Arts Degree (preferred)

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.

Pay Grade:

09

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Notes:

- Rotating weekends and holidays required.

- Days may vary based on the needs of the department.