Hospital Cook: Therapeutic Diets & Patient Meals

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a cook to prepare and cook meals from scratch for patient services and catered events in the Medical Center Cafeteria. You will follow recipes and therapeutic diets, ensuring food safety and high-quality service in a busy hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Skill in various cooking techniques and following recipes for regular and therapeutic diets
• Previous experience as a cook, or in main kitchen and/or cafeteria
• Ability to perform duties with required skill, knowledge and reliability
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Ability to work alternate schedules including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of cooking terminology, mathematics and standard weights and measures
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace and collaborate across the Health System

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook food according to recipes for patient meals and special catered functions
• Maintain safety and sanitation in cooking processes
• Follow dietary specifications and portion controls accurately

Skills

Cooking techniques

Follow recipes

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Cooking terminology

English communication

Teamwork

Weights & measures

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a cook to prepare and cook meals from scratch for patient services and catered events in the Medical Center Cafeteria. You will follow recipes and therapeutic diets, ensuring food safety and high-quality service in a busy hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.