Food Services First Cook - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

With minimal oversight, the First Cook ensures high-quality food processing by adhering to proper production techniques and production orders so customers receive timely service. The role is responsible for sanitizing specialized cooking equipment assigned to the work area and performing duties with sensitivity to the cultural, age, developmental, and environmental safety needs of the populations served. The First Cook collaborates with leadership staff to provide high-quality nutrition care and foodservice.

Requirements

Four years of cooking or comparable work experience (preferred).
Completion of a vocational/technical diploma in Food Service or comparable experience (preferred).
No diploma or degree is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
No license or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Four years of cooking or comparable work experience.
Vocational/technical diploma in Food Service or comparable experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assemble trays accurately according to prescribed diets and within required timeframes.
Prepare food items according to standard production orders or recipes, and complete assigned frozen food production orders.
Work with leadership and demonstrate standard procedures for preparing meals for service.
Process diet orders and menus properly and run required reports from nutrition software.
Prepare food inventories and requisitions accurately and clearly.
Follow instructions and guidelines for proper storage of food and supplies.
Operate, sanitize, and maintain equipment in the work area.
Follow correct service, cleaning, and dishwashing procedures.
Accept assigned duties cooperatively and comply with policies, adapting to unit changes as required.
Supervise host/hostess staff.