Full-Time Hospital Kitchen Cook - Prep, Grill & Plate

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Ronald Reagan Hospital is seeking a dedicated full-time Cook to join our Department of Nutrition. In this role, you will support food service operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and provide excellent customer service.

Primary duties include setting up service lines, cooking across stations, following recipes, reviewing menus, plating attractive dishes, and assisting customers during service times. This is a 3-month, fully on-site assignment at Ronald Reagan Hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a professional setting.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard English.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Set up service lines and pre-plate foods for meal service.
• Prepare meals by cooking, grilling, baking, and managing omelet and stir-fry stations.
• Assist customers during service times, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Follow standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Review menus, production sheets, and recipes to ensure all items are prepared.
• Cook a variety of foods using various methods.
• Clean, cut, slice, dice, weigh, and measure ingredients.
• Plate and garnish food for attractive presentation.
• Perform other duties to support department goals.

Skills

Professional cooking

Food safety

Team player

English literacy

Stamina standing

Tools

Flat grill

Ovens

Char broiler

Stove top

Induction cooker

Job description

UCLA Health's Ronald Reagan Hospital is seeking a dedicated full-time Cook to join our Department of Nutrition. In this role, you will support food service operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and provide excellent customer service.

Primary duties include setting up service lines, cooking across stations, following recipes, reviewing menus, plating attractive dishes, and assisting customers during service times. This is a 3-month, fully on-site assignment at Ronald Reagan Hospital.