Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
schedule will vary including weekdays, weekends, and holidays per departmental needs (AM Shift 5:00AM-1:30PM, 11:30AM-8PM, 10:30AM-7PM, or 12PM-8:30PM)
Posted Date
03/16/2026
Salary Range $21.76 - 28.13 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
29353

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the guidance of the Executive Chef, Senior Manager, Principal Cook, and Senior Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals for patients, staff, hospital visitors, and special events.

At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to play a key role in supporting exceptional patient experiences, join us and enjoy a fulfilling career at UCLA Health.

Salary Range: $21.76-28.13/hour

Effective 06/22/2025, employees represented by the AFSCME Union will receive a minimum wage of $25.

Job Qualifications

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• Strong ability to read and understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, JCAHO).
• Effective communication skills in English to interact with customers and staff.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships with team members.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Flexible in managing diverse tasks and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of University, Hospital, and Department policies, including Human Resources procedures.
• Adherence to sanitation and safety protocols, including JCAHO and HACCP standards.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, walk, lift, push, and pull for extended periods in varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs and work with strong cleaning solutions.
• Active Safe Serve Certification

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.