First Cook

: Job Summary: Under immediate supervision, prepares conventional and convenience type food, following established procedures for patients and cafeteria. May use preparation equipment as necessary. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Observes appropriate food handling techniques according to standards of personal hygiene in accordance with local, state, and federal agencies. Requisitions or procures food supplies according to established guidelines. Prepares conventional and convenience type foods according to production sheets and standing orders for distribution to tray line, cafeteria, and catering services following department safety and sanitation policy. Replenishes food items as needed. Cleans and decontaminates patient care and work area stations, sanitizes cooking utensils, washes and rinses, and disposal. Pay Grade 09 Basic Qualifications: Experience

High School diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience Minimum six months cook experience in a restaurant, hospital or institutional food service using standard food service equipment (Grill, Oven, Fryer, etc.). Must be able to grill, fry, roast and bake as needed to prepare standard menu items. Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent experience

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements: Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts Degree or AA in Institutional Food Preparation Preferred. Knowledge of hospital food service operations preferred.
• Health care cooking knowledge preferred

Notes:

• Required to work every other weekend
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

PrimaryLocation : California,Baldwin Park,Baldwin Park Hospital HoursPerWeek : 1 Shift : Variable Workdays : Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, WorkingHoursStart : 5:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 7:30 PM Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Dietitians & Nutrition Services Department : Baldwin Park Med Center - Food Preparation - 0801 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.