Food Service Worker IV, PT Variable Shift

PIH Health Hospital; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Cook to ensure timely food production for patients and cafeteria services. This role involves preparing meals, maintaining safety standards, and managing food quality. Candidates should possess culinary skills, attention to detail, and experience in food preparation, with knowledge of modified diets preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Minimum of one year experience as a cook.
• Knowledgeable of modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot/cold food for patient meals and café.
• Control waste and follow quality safety guidelines.
• Perform cleaning tasks associated with food service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prepare a variety of foods

Ability to use food scale

Ability to provide leadership

Ability to use institutional food production equipment

Ability to follow portion control protocols

Ability to deal with interruptions

Education

High school graduate

Culinary training

Job description

Responsible for completion of all hot/cold food production on time for patient meal schedules & Café, including modified textures & special orders. Performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation, cooking and panning of food and all prep for sandwiches, salads, salad bar, for patients, cafeteria and catering. Utilizes standardized recipes and serving schedules. Controls waste and under/overproduction of foods. Cooks food to proper cooking temperatures. Follows quality and safety guidelines for food preparation and service. Familiar with modified diets. Performs a variety of cleaning tasks including detail cleaning. May be asked to do other tasks associated with food service as the need arises.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Ability to prepare a variety of foods and follow portion control protocols.
• Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment.
• Ability to use a standardized recipe and alter yields correctly.
• Ability to provide leadership on a day-to-day basis (cook).
• Ability to deal with many work interruptions without becoming upset or disorganized.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use food scale.

Required Experience

• Must be able to communicate verbally in English; must be able to read and write English
• High school graduate
• Culinary training beneficial
• Minimum of one year experience as a cook
• Knowledgeable of modified diets

Address
11500 Brookshire Ave.

Salary
21.00-28.35

Shift
Variable

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Zip Code
90241