Senior Cook – Patient Dining & Catering

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Senior Cook to design upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations and catering services, preparing meals from scratch following recipes and safety standards.

Under general supervision, you will manage food preparation, cost control, storage, and compliance with JCAHO and UC policies while delivering high-quality dining experiences across hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication and good written skills.
• Proficient in various cooking techniques and following recipes for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Prior experience as a cook in a main kitchen or cafeteria.
• Strong customer service and ability to work with a diverse patient population.
• Willingness to work alternate schedules, days/nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of cooking terminology, weights and measures to adjust recipes.
• Ability to maintain a steady work pace and collaborate across a health system.

Responsibilities

• Concept and implement upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail, and catering.
• Prepare, season and cook meals from scratch using standard recipes and safety procedures.
• Manage cost control, requisitions, and proper storage of food items while ensuring compliance with sanitation policies.

Skills

English Proficiency

Cooking Techniques

Customer Service

Flexible Scheduling

Recipe Compliance

Work Pace Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Senior Cook to design upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations and catering services, preparing meals from scratch following recipes and safety standards.

Under general supervision, you will manage food preparation, cost control, storage, and compliance with JCAHO and UC policies while delivering high-quality dining experiences across hospital operations.