Medical Center Cook-Culinary and Nutrition-Fulltime-Fountain Valley-Days

University of California, Irvine•Fountain Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is a large academic health system in California, part of the University of California, Irvine. It includes multiple hospitals and a network of ambulatory care centers. UCI Health is recognized for its comprehensive cancer center, Level I trauma center, geriatric emergency department, and burn center. It serves millions of people across several counties through patient care, research, and education. This position involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes using basic ingredients, from scratch and some convenience items. The food is for patient meal service, the Medical Center Cafeteria, and special catered functions, all in a safe and sanitary manner.

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Previous experience as a cook, or related experience in main kitchen and/or cafeteria
Skill in various cooking techniques with the ability to follow recipes and specifications for regular and therapeutic diets
Knowledge of common cooking terminology, mathematics and standard weights and measures to prepare and adjust recipes
Must be able to work alternate schedules. days and nights, weekends and holidays
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to pull up to 100 pounds
Ability to push up to 300 pounds
Ability to carry up to 30 pounds
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Responsibilities

Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to recipes using basic ingredients, from scratch and some convenience items for patient meal service, Medical Center Cafeteria, and special catered functions, in a safe and sanitary manner.