First Cook - 0.6 - Days - Dietary @LG

El Camino Health • Los Gatos, CA

321d • $33 - $41

About The Position

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. The position involves cooking and serving food for patients, cafeteria, and catering. Responsibilities include maintaining menus with accuracy, consistency, eye appeal, and proper portion control, complying with Food Safety Code and HACCP standards, and being involved in the development of recipes, menus, and food presentation. The role also requires monitoring food quality standards to ensure consistency and the highest quality standards of the El Camino Hospital food experience.

Requirements

• 3 years of quantity cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality required.
• AA Degree in hospitality or Certification from an accredited culinary institute highly desirable.
• Good math skills required, must be able to scale recipes.
• Must understand and follow recipes in food preparation and serving.
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and problem solving.
• Knowledge in more advanced food preparation (i.e. slice, julienne, dice, batonnet, tourne) a plus.
• Knowledge in Buffet and Banquet Platters a plus.
• Demonstration cooking skills a plus.
• Food Safety Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve food for patients, cafeteria, and catering.
• Maintain menus with accuracy, consistency, eye appeal, and proper portion control.
• Comply with Food Safety Code and HACCP standards consistently.
• Be involved in the development of recipes, menus, and food presentation.
• Monitor food quality standards to ensure consistency and highest quality standards.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability.
• Equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree