Cook, Nutritional Services, Per Diem, Days

Adventist Health•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Onsite

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. Prepares and serves food items for customers and catering. Assists in overseeing the kitchen and facility operations. Provides products for customers and communicates needs to department head.

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 in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred

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.