Cook / Food Service Associate, Nutritional Services, Per Diem, Days
About The Position
Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community. Job Summary: Prepares food for patients, customers and catered events in a consistent and efficient manner by utilizing food production standards and food safety procedures. Cleans, dish washes, and sanitizes dishware and equipment. Assists in maintaining kitchen equipment and food inventories. Prepares and serves food to customers. Assists in department maintenance and service.
Requirements
- SERVSAFE OR FH-efoodcard: Required
- Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates 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: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred in CA and HI
Responsibilities
- Prepares, seasons and cooks food for facility patients, employees and visitors.
- Displays and serves food to customers.
- Ensures dietary needs are met.
- Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts to be prepared.
- Plans cooking schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times.
- Ensures work stations are sanitary and inventory levels are maintained.
- Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers.
- Ensures each item prepared meets quality standards in taste, appearance and ingredients used, and that a desired sanitary level is maintained throughout the entire process of food preparation.
- Attends and assists in training personnel.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
