Cook, Per Diem, Nutritional Services-Vallejo

Adventist Health • Vallejo, CA

3d

About The Position

The Cook prepares food for patients, customers, and catered events consistently and efficiently, following food production standards and food safety procedures. The role also cleans, washes dishes, and sanitizes dishware and equipment; prepares and serves food for customers and catering; assists with kitchen and facility operations; provides products for customers; and communicates needs to the department head.

This position is with Adventist Health Vallejo, a 61-bed freestanding facility providing short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as partial hospitalization programs for adults.

Requirements

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM), or TEAM-A certification is required.
• 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.
• Associate’s or technical degree in culinary arts, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• SERV Safe certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food for facility patients, employees, and visitors.
• Display and serve food to customers.
• Ensure dietary needs are met.
• Review menus and work orders to determine the types and quantities of food to prepare.
• Plan cooking schedules so food is ready at specified times.
• Keep work stations sanitary and maintain inventory levels.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ensure prepared items meet quality standards for taste, appearance, and ingredients, and maintain sanitary conditions throughout food preparation.
• Clean, wash dishes, and sanitize dishware and equipment.
• Prepare and serve food items for customers and catered events.
• Assist with overseeing kitchen and facility operations.
• Provide products for customers and communicate needs to the department head.
• Attend and assist in training personnel.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED