Cook - Acute Rehab - Days - FT

About the role

The incumbent will prepare, season, and cook meals according to recipes, using various techniques such as steaming, poaching, broiling, and braising, for patient meal service, the Hospital Cafeteria, and special catered functions. This position is located at the new Irvine Acute Rehab Hospital, a joint venture between UCI Health and LifePoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and season meals according to recipes
• Cook meals using various techniques including steaming, poaching, broiling, and braising
• Ensure meals are served safely and hygienically
• Follow dietary requirements and restrictions
• Work alternate schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of common cooking terminology, mathematics, and standard weights and measures to prepare and adjust recipes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Skills

• Customer service skills appropriate to the job

Benefits

UCI offers a range of benefits to support your total rewards, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. For more information, please visit Total Rewards.

Conditions of Employment

• Background check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Details of Each Policy

For more information on these policies, please visit Conditions of Employment.

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.