Cook (Ronald Reagan Hospital)

Description

UCLA Healths Ronald Reagan Hospital is looking for a

dedicated skilled full-time Cook to join our Department of Nutrition. In this

role, you will play a key part in support out food service operations, ensuring

high-quality meal preparation, and providing excellent customer service.

Primary duties include:

Set up service lines and pre-plate foods for meal service

Prepare meals by cooking, grilling, baking, and managing the omelet and stir-fry stations

Assist customers during service times, ensuring a positive dining experience

Follow standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality

Review menus, production sheets, and recipes to ensure all necessary items are prepared

Cook a variety of foods, including meat, fish, and vegetables, using various methods

Clean, cut, slice, dice, weigh, and measure ingredients as needed for recipes

Plate and garnish food to ensure an attractive presentation

Perform other duties as assigned to support the departments goals

Salary range: $20.12/hr – $26.01/hr

Senate Bill 525 was signed into law by Governor Newsom in

October 2023. Starting June 1, 2024, SB525 sets a new $23 minimum wage for

nonexempt healthcare workers and raises the exempt employee salary threshold to

$1,380/week (equivalent to $5,980/month or $71,760/year).

1. As defined under SB525, healthcare workers are defined

as employees who are involved in the provision of health care services, which

means patient care-related services including nursing; caregiving; services

provided by medical residents, interns, or fellows; technical and ancillary

services; janitorial work; housekeeping; grounds keeping; guard duties;

business office clerical work; food services; laundry; medical coding and

billing; call center and warehouse work; scheduling; and gift shop work; but

only where such services support patient care.

2. Employees (career, contract, student, per diem) in the

UCLA Health medical facilities (e.g. Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Santa Monica

UCLA Hospital, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, etc.) meet these criteria.

Qualifications

Valid ServSafe food handling certification

Experience cooking in a professional setting

Knowledge and experience with flat grill, knives, ovens, char broiler, stove top, and induction cooker

Ability to interact and work well with others (leadership, coworkers, and customers)

Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard English

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Ability to stretch, bend, walk, stoop, and reach repetitively

Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet areas

Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 50lbs

Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Ability to adhere to UC and department policies and procedures

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.