Senior Cook

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a kitchen staff member to prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events. You will play a key role in supporting the opening of our new Neuropsychiatric Hospital, working under the direction of culinary leadership.

The position requires flexibility to float to various locations as needed, strong English communication, team collaboration, and adherence to sanitation standards (HACCP/JCAHO).

Qualifications

• English communication with customers and staff.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships with team members.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Flexible in managing diverse tasks and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of University, Hospital, and Department policies, including Human Resources procedures.
• Adherence to sanitation and safety protocols, including JCAHO and HACCP standards.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, walk, lift, push, and pull for extended periods in varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs and work with strong cleaning solutions.
• Strong ability to read and understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, JCAHO).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events.
• Will float to various locations per departmental needs.
• Support opening of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Flexibility

Policies knowledge

Sanitation standards

Physical stamina

Job description

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Work Schedule

Varies including nights, weekends, and holidays

Posted Date

11/06/2026

Salary Range: $26.94 - 34.85 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33813

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to play a key role in supporting exceptional patient experiences, join us and enjoy a fulfilling career at UCLA Health.

This position will play a key role in supporting the opening of our new Neuropsychiatric Hospital. Working under the direction of the Executive Chef, Senior Manager and Sous Chef, you will prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events.

*Will be required to float to various locations per departmental needs

Job Qualifications

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• Effective communication skills in English to interact with customers and staff.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships with team members.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Flexible in managing diverse tasks and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of University, Hospital, and Department policies, including Human Resources procedures.
• Adherence to sanitation and safety protocols, including JCAHO and HACCP standards.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, walk, lift, push, and pull for extended periods in varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs and work with strong cleaning solutions.
• Strong ability to read and understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, JCAHO).

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.