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Nutritional Services
The Cook works under the supervision of Food Production Manager. Prepares food on a timely basis in sufficient quantity and quality, incorporating all food service requirements, service schedules and sanitation. Operates standard kitchen equipment and utensils. Performs other duties as required.
Complies with Hospital and department policies and procedures.
Prepares food that is palatable and appetizing prior to meal service.
Completes required documents.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Utilizes in a cost-effective manner Hospital supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates and ensures quality service and food safe practices
Maintains equipment and work areas in orderly and sanitary condition.
Demonstrates flexibility during and in-between heavy workload periods.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:A minimum of a high school diploma or GED or education in progress and commitment to obtain diploma within one (1) year of hire required. Culinary school preferred.
Licensure: A California Food Handler Card from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited training provider that meets ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs. New hires and Transfers have 30 days from date of hire/transfer to obtain Food Handler certification and must continually remain current. Valid Driver’s License required.
Experience: A minimum of five years' experience in food production and three years' experience as a cook.
The hourly rate for this position is $36.74 - $40.50. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications:
● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Variable● FTE: 0.0● Scheduled Hours: 0
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
