First Cook

AECOM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a First Cook for their Los Angeles location. The role involves preparing a variety of food items while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Candidates should have a minimum of six months cooking experience and a high school diploma, with a culinary arts degree preferred. This is an on-call position with varied hours, contributing to a vital food service operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months cook experience in food service.
• Ability to use grill, fry, roast, and bake.
• Must read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares conventional and convenience foods according to established guidelines.
• Maintains sanitation of food service work areas and stations.
• Requisitions or procures food supplies as needed.

Skills

Food Handling

Cooking Techniques

Food Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Culinary Arts Degree or AA

Tools

Standard Food Service Equipment

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: 06

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum six (6) 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:

+ This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: First Cook

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

REQNUMBER: 1359650

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.