Cook II, FT Days

About the role

The Cook II performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation, cooking, baking, cake cutting and panning of food for patients, cafeteria, catering and Jazzman’s. Utilizes standardized recipes and serving schedules. Controls waste and under/overproduction of foods. Cooks' food to proper cooking temps per HACCP guidelines. Follows HACCP guidelines for food preparation and service. Familiar with modified diets. Assists with service for upscale catered events. Functions as “back-up” to senior cook and assumes responsibility for food production in their absence. Cleans work area. May be asked to do other tasks associated with food service as the need arises.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of foods
• Uses a variety of institutional food production equipment
• Uses a standardized recipe and alters yields correctly
• Provides leadership on a day-to-day basis
• Assists with service for upscale catered events
• Functions as “back-up” to senior cook
• Cleans work area

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred
• Culinary training beneficial
• One (1) year of work experience as a cook preferred
• Able to communicate verbally in English
• Able to read and write basic English
• Knowledgeable on modified diets is required

Qualifications

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Skills

Ability to prepare a variety of foods
Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment
Ability to use a standardized recipe and alter yields correctly
Ability to provide leadership on a day-to-day basis

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$23.00 - $30.64/hour

Schedule

Variable