Cook / Food Service Associate (Full-time, Day Shift)
About The Position
Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. 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
- 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 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.
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
