Cook

Organization:

SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, the Cook is responsible for the preparation of food for patients of all ages (infant, toddler, school-age, adolecent,adult, geriatric), staff, visitors, and catering functions, according to established standards of quality, quantity, and sanitation.

The Cook is responsible for food preparation to meet patient therapeutic/modified diet needs

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

• Other: Completion of special courses in institutional food production and therapeutic diets is highly desirable.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• Must have previous quantity-food-production experience.

• Experience in an acute-care or long-term care hospital in food preparation for modified diets is highly desirable.

• Must be able to evaluate food quality of ingredients and finished product, and food prepared must meet quality standards.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have good working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and equipment involved in the large-scale production of foods.

• Knowledge of weights, measures, and simple arithmetic calculations is required to accurately prepare foods.

• The ability to speak, read, and write English is required, as the Cook must be able to follow detailed oral and written instructions and read and understand menus, recipes, and production guides.

• Knowledge of modified diets and basic principles of nutrition and dietetics is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of the operation and cleaning of food services equipment, such as grill, ovens (convection and conventional), broiler, mixer, food processor, steam kettle, steamer, knives, deep fat fryer, tilt fryer, and others is required.

• Knowledge of infection control/sanitation practices in food preparation and storage and understanding of safety hazards and safety precautions in a kitchen environment are required.

• Cooks must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors and foster a team approach.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $25.98 to $32.29 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. 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. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.