Cook III, C11

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Cook prepares appropriate amounts of high-quality food for patients, staff, and customers in accordance with established recipes, menus, procedures, schedules, and standards. Responsibilities include:

• Prepares meals according to recipes and menus.
• Ensures food safety and proper sanitation.
• Adheres to food temperature controls.
• Lifts, pushes, and pulls up to forty pounds as needed.
• Performs non-complex arithmetic calculations.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with fellow employees, staff, and customers.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED) or equivalent education/experience.

Certification & Licensure: SS-ServSafe required at hire or, if hired before 01/01/2026, within 120 days of 01/01/2026.

Experience: As Typically Acquired In Experience as a cook as typically obtained in five years. Experience in a large volume food production kitchen as typically obtained in five years. Hotel / restaurant background.

Skills And Knowledge

Knowledge of applied principles of nutrition relating to food preparation and service.

Knowledge of proper sanitation and food temperature control.

Able to perform non-complex arithmetic calculations.

Able to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Able to lift, push, and pull up to forty pounds.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently in order to follow written and verbal instructions.

Able to communicate well with fellow food production/service and management personnel, supervisory staff, and customers.

Benefits

No Unions

Yes

Pay

Pay Range is $35.34 to $39.47 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.