Hospital Cook: Patient Meals & Therapeutic Diets

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a patient meals cook to prepare and cook from scratch for the Medical Center Cafeteria and catered functions, following recipes and safety standards.

You must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays in a fast-paced environment; strong English communication and teamwork are essential; prior kitchen or cafeteria experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Skill in various cooking techniques with the ability to follow recipes and specifications for regular and therapeutic diets
• Previous experience as a cook, or related experience in main kitchen and/or cafeteria
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be able to work alternate schedules. days and nights, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of common cooking terminology, mathematics and standard weights and measures to prepare and adjust recipes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Responsibilities

• Incumbent, prepares, seasons and cooks (steaming, poaching, broiling, braising, etc.) food according to the recipes using basic ingredients, from scratch and some convenience items for patient meal service, Medical Center Cafeteria, and special catered functions, in a safe and sanitary manner.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Customer service

English communication

Dietary knowledge

Following recipes

Time management

Work schedule flexibility

Team collaboration

Safe food handling

Job description

UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a patient meals cook to prepare and cook from scratch for the Medical Center Cafeteria and catered functions, following recipes and safety standards.

You must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays in a fast-paced environment; strong English communication and teamwork are essential; prior kitchen or cafeteria experience is preferred.