The cook prepares and serves meals to patients, employees, and visitors using primarily scratch cooking methods. The cook ensures all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, texture, consistency and appearance by using standardized recipes and production sheets.
Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
Operates standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes. Clean and maintain station.
Preview menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts needed to be obtained and prepared. Plan and coordinate cooking schedules so that meals will be ready at required times.
Alert manager/dietitian to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies.
Ensure all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.
Ensure that required HACCP guidelines are maintained throughout the food preparation process. Other duties as assigned.
Education:High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience: At least 6 months previous experience in a health care facility or 6 months restaurant cooking experience preferred.
Licenses or certifications: Food Handler Card required (or within 90 days of employment).
Required skills and knowledge: Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to perform basic math and recipe scaling. Able to follow verbal and written instructions. Knows the basic principles of quantity food production and infection control practices. Knowledge of basic nutrition is desirable. Be able to operate cooking equipment efficiently. Knows basic safely rules in a kitchen. Excellent customer service skills. Be able to stand for long periods of time. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions. Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
USD $22.86
USD $29.72
Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH) is a 51-bed, full-service acute care district hospital located in the city of Sonoma, California, and serving a population of approximately 42,000 people residing in the Sonoma Valley Health Care District. SVH is the sole local provider of acute inpatient care and offers a 24-hour emergency room, inpatient services with an ICU, surgical services and outpatient clinical testing and treatment.
In recent years, the hospital has undergone extensive renovation including opening a new wing with a modern Emergency Department and Surgery Center. In 2018, the hospital announced affiliation with UCSF Health. The hospital is fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), meeting national standards for healthcare quality and safety.
