Cook

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our team at Catalina Island Health. As a Cook in our hospital kitchen, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious and delicious meals for our patients, staff and visitors. This position reports to the Dietary Manager and works closely with the dietary team to ensure high-quality food service to our hospital.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares, cooks, and services meals in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Uses proper recipes, techniques, and procedures in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Prepares special or modified diet foods as directed.
• Assists in ordering food and dietary supplies necessary to satisfy anticipated needs.
• Assist in storing food items to ensure safety, sanitary and timely utilization of foodstuffs.
• Maintains records of food usage and cost.
• Acts as lead cook in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Coordinates according to a variety of special diets.
• Implements kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas.
• Knowledge of food quality and values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, medical staff, and other fellow workers.
• Bilingual is a plus.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• SERV Safe Certification required
• Some food preparation experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary with BCBS PPO health insurance, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, EAP, HSA options, 403b retirement, employer-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, cancer coverage, travel stipend, vacation, and sick benefits for all Full-Time positions.

CIH is an equal opportunity employer.