Hospital Kitchen Cook: From-Scratch & Therapeutic Diets

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a cook to prepare and cook meals for patient services, the Medical Center Cafeteria, and catered events, following recipes and safety protocols. The role requires cooking from scratch and with some convenience items, in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate should have experience in main kitchen or cafeteria environments, good English communication, and the ability to work alternating schedules, with a focus on delivering quality meals to

Qualifications

• Experience cooking with base recipes and therapeutic diets in a hospital or large-scale food service.
• Ability to follow approved recipes and specifications for consistency and safety.
• Strong customer service mindset and clear communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook meals using recipes and basic ingredients for patient meals, cafeterias, and catered events.
• Maintain food safety and sanitary standards according to hospital policies.
• Work with alternate schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Follow recipes & specs

Customer service

English communication

Shift flexibility

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a cook to prepare and cook meals for patient services, the Medical Center Cafeteria, and catered events, following recipes and safety protocols. The role requires cooking from scratch and with some convenience items, in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate should have experience in main kitchen or cafeteria environments, good English communication, and the ability to work alternating schedules, with a focus on delivering quality meals to