Cook

California Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, founded in 1887, is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital in downtown Los Angeles, California, serving over 100,000 patients annually. It offers a full range of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center, with a new patient tower opened in 2025. The hospital is recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It is part of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, a large healthcare system committed to compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. As a Cook, this role is essential for patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. The Cook must meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment, follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence. Success in this role requires 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

• High School Graduate or GED
• One (1) year foodservice experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc.
• Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
• Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

What This Job Offers

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