Cook - Acute Rehab - Days - FT - Irvine

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

12h

About The Position

Incumbent, prepares, seasons and cooks (steaming, poaching, broiling, braising, etc.) food according to the recipes using basic ingredients, from scratch and some convenience items for patient meal service, Hospital Cafeteria, and special catered functions, in a safe and sanitary manner. The successful candidate for this job posting will work at the new Irvine Acute Rehab Hospital, a joint UCI Health / LifePoint venture, anticipated to open summer of 2026.

Requirements

• Skill in various cooking techniques with the ability to follow recipes and specifications for regular and therapeutic diets
• Previous experience as a cook, or related experience in main kitchen and/or cafeteria
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be able to work alternate schedules. days and nights, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of common cooking terminology, mathematics and standard weights and measures to prepare and adjust recipes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Benefits

• We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees