Hospital Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Veterans Health Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at the VA Medical Center in Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for Veterans. The role emphasizes attention to sanitation, safety, and accurate food handling.

The position involves following sanitary procedures, maintaining kitchen equipment and inventory, and working early or late shifts from 5:00am-1:30pm or 10:30am-7:00pm in a busy hospital kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare and cook meals with simple processing, including hot cereals and sandwiches.
• Follow sanitary food handling procedures and maintain cleanliness and inventory.
• Work in kitchen environments with temperature extremes and exposure to noise and odors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals with simple processing requirements.
• Grill eggs, burgers, pancakes; assemble sandwiches and soups.
• Maintain proper food inventories and rotate perishable items.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration at the VA Medical Center in Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for Veterans. The role emphasizes attention to sanitation, safety, and accurate food handling.

The position involves following sanitary procedures, maintaining kitchen equipment and inventory, and working early or late shifts from 5:00am-1:30pm or 10:30am-7:00pm in a busy hospital kitchen environment.