Hospital Kitchen Cook — Patient Meals, Per Diem

Adventist Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a per diem cook to prepare and serve patient and guest meals in accordance with safety and quality standards. The role supports kitchen and facility operations and coordinates with the department head to meet dietary needs.

Applicants should have at least a high school education, with preferred culinary arts training or degree and SERV Safe certification. The job emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and timely meal service in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and cooks food for facility patients, employees and visitors.
• Displays and serves food to customers.
• Ensures dietary needs are met.
• Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts to be prepared.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Training

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree in culinary arts

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Grinders

Slicers

Tenderizers

Job description

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a per diem cook to prepare and serve patient and guest meals in accordance with safety and quality standards. The role supports kitchen and facility operations and coordinates with the department head to meet dietary needs.

Applicants should have at least a high school education, with preferred culinary arts training or degree and SERV Safe certification. The job emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and timely meal service in a busy hospital setting.