Hospital Kitchen Cook: Patient Nutrition & Prep

St. Rose Hospital; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, CA seeks a Cook for on-call AM shifts (5:00am - 1:30pm or 11am - 8pm). You will follow standardized recipes, adjust quantities for demand, and prepare high-quality, aesthetically pleasing meals for patients, staff, and visitors.

You’ll ensure proper temperatures, reduce waste, and supervise kitchen staff in the Director’s absence. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compliance with infection control. California Safe Food Handlers card preferred; H.S.

Qualifications

• 1. California Safe Food Handlers card preferred.
• 2. Sexual Harassment/ Bullying Prevention Certification required. (1 month from hire)
• 3. College in the nutritional field preferred.
• 4. Minimum two years of cooking experience in institutional and special diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows standardized recipes.
• Extends and multiplies recipes to meet quantities needed per tally sheet and projections.
• Produces a good quality product; utilizes creativity and know-how in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.
• Serves foods according to the approved portion sizes for patients.
• Demonstrates good judgment in organizing workflow so food is ready prior to service, but not unnecessarily early.
• Adheres to strict temperature controls in regards to internal food temperatures, holding, storage, and proper cooling temperatures and takes action when out of range.
• Prepares appropriate quantities of food avoiding excessive waste.
• Stores all food properly, including labeling and dating all food according to policy.
• Washes hands appropriately throughout shift.
• Wears gloves and changes gloves according to policy.
• Utilizes cutting boards properly, avoiding cross-contamination and ensuring that they are sanitized, as appropriate.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment used in performing duties and completes general cleaning assignments.
• Serves leftovers for the cafeteria safely and appropriately according to approved procedures.
• Covers the schedule and makes phone calls to other staff as needed.
• Orders fresh produce and meats in absence of the Lead Cook.
• Assists the Director with food orders for catering functions in absence of the Lead Cook.
• Works as a team with other cooks and provides direction to Kitchen Helpers.
• Conducts periodic kitchen sanitation audits.
• Rotates food stock and adjusts menus to utilize leftovers.
• Operates equipment slicer, broiler, fryer, ovens, bain-marie, grill, steamer, scales, and knives.
• Participates in in-service programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher

Job description

St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, CA seeks a Cook for on-call AM shifts (5:00am - 1:30pm or 11am - 8pm). You will follow standardized recipes, adjust quantities for demand, and prepare high-quality, aesthetically pleasing meals for patients, staff, and visitors.

You’ll ensure proper temperatures, reduce waste, and supervise kitchen staff in the Director’s absence. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compliance with infection control. California Safe Food Handlers card preferred; H.S.