Cook II - Evenings

City of Hope•Duarte, CA

About The Position

The Cook II accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents hot and cold foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events. The role may include preparing made-to-order foods, serving customers at an à la carte station, and operating a grill station. Food preparation must meet applicable federal, state, and City of Hope standards and regulations, with a focus on high-quality food service and customer service. The cook follows recipes and production instructions; prepares ingredients and a range of dishes using kitchen equipment and classic cooking techniques; and may prepare bakery items or meals for customers with special dietary needs. The position also involves estimating production needs, checking production, maintaining records, and requisitioning supplies and equipment. Additional duties may include cleaning and sanitizing work areas, receiving inventory, and moving or lifting food and supplies. The employee attends required food safety, allergy, safety, and other training and follows City of Hope policies, including safety, infection control, confidentiality, and compliance requirements. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Three to four years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Cook experience in a hospital setting.
Knowledge of basic equipment operation.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events.
Prepare and cook made-to-order foods, including items requiring short or extended preparation time.
Prepare food and serve customers at an à la carte station and, as needed, operate a grill station.
Prepare food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and City of Hope standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Read food orders or follow verbal instructions and prepare food accordingly.
Select recipes as needed, prepare bakery items, and/or prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
Perform fast-food cooking duties as needed.
Provide high-quality customer service.
Follow recipes and product directions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.
Operate kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients; wash, peel, cut, and shred produce; and trim and cut meat, poultry, or fish.
Produce small- to large-batch goods using a full range of classic cooking techniques.
Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, maintain records, and requisition supplies and equipment.
Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment as needed, following City of Hope and regulatory procedures.
Attend allergy and foodborne illness training, safety meetings, safety training, hazard assessments, and designated training programs.
Receive inventory and move or lift foodstuffs and supplies as needed.
Follow company safety and risk management policies and procedures and report accidents and injuries promptly.
Follow City of Hope and department policies and guidelines, including performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, infection control, Code of Conduct, and Compliance Plan requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and honesty.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.