Cook / Food Service Associate (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health•Bakersfield, CA

22h

About The Position

The Cook / Food Service Associate prepares food for patients, customers, and catered events efficiently and consistently, following food production standards and food safety procedures. The role also cleans, washes dishes, and sanitizes dishware and equipment; helps maintain kitchen equipment and food inventories; prepares and serves food; and supports department maintenance and service. This position is with Adventist Health Bakersfield, which includes a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. The organization requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school education/GED or equivalent is preferred.
Associate’s/technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
SERV Safe certification or equivalent is preferred in California and Hawaii.
Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

High school education/GED or equivalent.
Associate’s/technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
SERV Safe certification or equivalent in California and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Prepare, season, and cook food for facility patients, employees, and visitors.
Display and serve food to customers.
Ensure dietary needs are met.
Review menus and work orders to determine the types and quantities of food to prepare.
Plan cooking schedules so food is ready at specified times.
Keep workstations sanitary and maintain inventory levels.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Ensure prepared items meet quality standards for taste, appearance, and ingredients, and maintain sanitary conditions throughout food preparation.
Clean, wash dishes, and sanitize dishware and equipment.
Assist with maintaining kitchen equipment and food inventories, as well as department maintenance and service.
Attend and assist in training personnel.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.