Cook NB

CommonSpirit Health • Redwood City, CA

38d

About The Position

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment. Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence. To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• 2 years experience as a cook in an institutional kitchen/food service within the last 7 years
• Satisfactory completion of an institutional food preparation training program will also be accepted in lieu of experience required

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines for safe food handling.
• Follows menus/production guides. Consults Manager/supervisor regarding changes
• Follows standardized recipes. Consults Manager/Supervisor regarding changes.
• Stores food utilizing food safety guidelines including appropriate labeling/dating.
• Follows guidelines for service of food for patients/staff and or visitors.
• Anticipates production needs to avoid shortages/controls production to avoid waste.
• Follows portioning guidelines.
• Follows just in time cooking and doesn't prepare items in advance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees