Cook

Sutter Health•Santa Rosa, CA

12d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the preparation, cooking, quality and presentation of food for patients, staff, visitors and catering functions. Follows established policies and procedures to ensure the quality and accuracy of food served to patients. Instructs and functionally supervises the activities of other employees performing the same or related duties. Supports the functionality of the department by providing general sanitation including cleaning and storing dishes, utensils and pots, and disinfecting work areas. Gains confidence and cooperation from peers and supervisors through effective communication and competent job performance. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure sanitation and safety while delivering optimal performance.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
SS-ServSafe required at hire or, if hired before 01/01/2026, within 120 days of 01/01/2026
2 years recent relevant experience
Knowledge of maintaining a safe food environment including proper cleaning procedures and various equipment
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to instruct and functionally supervise the activities of other employees
Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Preparation, cooking, quality and presentation of food
Follows established policies and procedures to ensure the quality and accuracy of food served to patients
Instructs and functionally supervises the activities of other employees performing the same or related duties
Supports the functionality of the department by providing general sanitation including cleaning and storing dishes, utensils and pots, and disinfecting work areas
Gains confidence and cooperation from peers and supervisors through effective communication and competent job performance
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure sanitation and safety while delivering optimal performance