Senior Cook: Create Upscale Patient & Catering Menus

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Senior Cook to design and execute upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient meals, retail operations and catered events. You will cook from scratch using a range of techniques, following recipes and standards to ensure quality and safety.

This role requires adapting to varied shifts including nights and weekends, maintaining cost controls, proper storage, and strict adherence to sanitation policies.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication in English
• Skill in various cooking techniques with the ability to follow recipes and specifications for regular and therapeutic diets
• Previous experience as a cook, or related experience in main kitchen and/or cafeteria
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Knowledge of common cooking terminology, mathematics and standard weights and measures to prepare and adjust recipes
• Ability to work in various locations, as well as rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Responsibilities

• Conception and implementation of upscale, culturally diverse menus and recipes for patient care, retail operations and catering services
• Prepare, seasons and cook food according to the recipes using basic ingredients, from scratch and some convenience items for patient meal service, Medical Center Cafeteria, and special catered functions
• In a safe and sanitary manner, observe sanitation and safety procedures and adhere to policies outlined by JCAHO, UC and UC Medical Center
• Cost control, requisitioning and ensuring proper storage of food items
• Adherence to all policies outlined by the institution

Skills

Cooking techniques

Follow recipes

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Senior Cook to design and execute upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient meals, retail operations and catered events. You will cook from scratch using a range of techniques, following recipes and standards to ensure quality and safety.

This role requires adapting to varied shifts including nights and weekends, maintaining cost controls, proper storage, and strict adherence to sanitation policies.