Hospital Kitchen Cook: Patient Meals & Therapeutic Diets

University of California - Irvine Health; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a cook to prepare, season and cook food from scratch for patient meals, the Medical Center Cafeteria and catered events, following recipes and safety standards. The role requires working alternate schedules, strong English communication, customer service, and experience in a main kitchen, with knowledge of cooking techniques and portions for regular and therapeutic diets.

A safe and sanitary work environment is emphasized, with opportunities to contribute to a large health

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Must demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Previous experience as a cook or in main kitchen and/or cafeteria.
• Skill in cooking techniques with the ability to follow recipes and specifications for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Position Summary: prepares, seasons and cooks food according to recipes for patient meals, the Medical Center Cafeteria, and catered functions, in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Must be able to work alternate schedules (days and nights, weekends and holidays).

Skills

Cooking

Customer service

Teamwork

English communication

Follow recipes

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a cook to prepare, season and cook food from scratch for patient meals, the Medical Center Cafeteria and catered events, following recipes and safety standards. The role requires working alternate schedules, strong English communication, customer service, and experience in a main kitchen, with knowledge of cooking techniques and portions for regular and therapeutic diets.

A safe and sanitary work environment is emphasized, with opportunities to contribute to a large health