Hospital Kitchen Cook: Patient Meals & Diets

Catalina Island Health; Avalon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalina Island Health in Avalon, CA is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals for hospital and SNF patients in alignment with physician-ordered diets and approved menus.

You will ensure meals are safely prepared, portioned, and presented, while maintaining a clean kitchen and complying with health regulations. This role supports patient care and satisfaction in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college or vocational training in food service preferred.
• Valid Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification (required or obtained within two weeks of hire).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with approved menus, standardized recipes, and dietary requirements.
• Prepare regular, therapeutic, and modified diets as ordered (including texture-modified and special diets).
• Ensure meals are portioned correctly, attractively presented, and served according to food safety and temperature standards.
• Deliver meals to patients or designated service areas as assigned.
• Follow all sanitation, infection control, and food safety regulations, including hand hygiene and proper food handling.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and food preparations areas according to departmental procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating food supplies to ensure safe and timely use.
• Assist with food and supply ordering to meet anticipated patient and facility needs.
• Maintain basic related to food production, temperatures, and inventory as required.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Act as lead cook in the absence of the Lead Cook, as assigned.
• Perform all duties in compliance with hospital, SNF, CDPH, and CMS requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Dietary knowledge

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college or vocational training in food service

Job description

Catalina Island Health in Avalon, CA is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals for hospital and SNF patients in alignment with physician-ordered diets and approved menus.

You will ensure meals are safely prepared, portioned, and presented, while maintaining a clean kitchen and complying with health regulations. This role supports patient care and satisfaction in a fast-paced clinical setting.