Overview
nFounded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
nOne Community. One Mission. One California
nnCook - Nutrition Services Northridge Hospital Medical Center We are currently seeking a Cook to join our team. The Ideal candidate will have previous experence as a Cook. As a Cook at Northridge Hospital Medical Center you will prepare, season and cook meals for our hospital patients, employees, physicians, and visitors.nResponsibilities
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- Prepares and cooks all items needed for patient tray line cafeteria and catering events. n
- Prepares meals that are of good quality: seasoned properly proper doneness temperature consistency on time and presented attractively. n
- Accurately prepares meals using proper techniques; confers with dietary personnel as necessary. n
- Follows appropriate recipes as provided. n
- Properly wraps dates and stores food. n
- Uses proper body mechanics when handling food and kitchen equipment. n
- Properly uses a thermometer for cooking and storing of foods. n
- Follows modified diets for special patient care. n
- Responsible for cooking to diet office tallies and forecasts. n
- Responsible for keeping work area neat clean and organized. n
- Responsible for rotation of foods in Cooks boxes. n
Qualifications
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- High School graduate or GED n
- A minimum of two years recent experience as a cook or assistant cook. n
- Fire Safety card required within 90 days of hire. n
This position is covered by SEIU-UHW and subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.