Per Diem Medical Center Cook Patient Meals & Diets

UCI Health; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a cook to support patient meal service, the Medical Center Cafeteria, and catered functions. You will prepare and season food from scratch following recipes, ensuring safety and sanitation in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This role requires kitchen experience, ability to work evenings and weekends, strong English communication, and adherence to hygienic standards. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must have previous cook or kitchen experience
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary requirements
• Excellent written and verbal English

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook meals according to recipes
• Serve patient meals and cater special events
• Maintain sanitary food preparation practices

Skills

Relationship building

Work pace management

Customer service

Cook experience

Cooking techniques

Following recipes

Math & weights

English proficiency

Flexible schedule

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a cook to support patient meal service, the Medical Center Cafeteria, and catered functions. You will prepare and season food from scratch following recipes, ensuring safety and sanitation in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This role requires kitchen experience, ability to work evenings and weekends, strong English communication, and adherence to hygienic standards. Competitive benefits accompany this position.