Cook - Per Diem

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • Pleasanton, CA

70d • $26 - $34

About The Position

The cook is primarily responsible for the production of composed hot entrees as part of a cycle menu. These activities are related to the provision of meals for patients, employees and guests. Performs basic food preparation. Job Summary The cook is primarily responsible for the production of composed hot entrees as part of a cycle menu. These activities are related to the provision of meals for patients, employees and guests. Performs basic food preparation. Essential functions The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Performs basic food preparation. Follows standard recipes and acts as the short order cook. Assists in ordering, storage and preparation of foods Assembles trays for general and special diets Adheres to portion control standards at all time Adheres to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and HAACP procedures Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valleys patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of cook or related work experience preferred.
• Food Service Certificate.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Perform basic mathematics.
• Know the basic principles of quantity food production and Infection Control practices; operates cooking equipment efficiently and carefully.
• Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning materials
• Able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Able to stand on feet for long period of time
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skill
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies for sanitation, food preparation and customer satisfaction
• Must have rapid eyes-hands coordination motor skills

Responsibilities

• Performs basic food preparation.
• Follows standard recipes and acts as the short order cook.
• Assists in ordering, storage and preparation of foods
• Assembles trays for general and special diets
• Adheres to portion control standards at all time
• Adheres to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and HAACP procedures
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees