First Cook - PD Nutrition Services @ MV

Base Pay Range

$34.97/hr - $44.23/hr

Cook and serve food for patients, cafeteria, and catering. Maintain menus with accuracy, consistency, eye appeal, and proper portion control. Comply with Food Safety Code and HACCP standards consistently. Be involved in the development of recipes, menus, and food presentation. Monitor food quality standards to ensure consistency and highest quality standards of the El Camino Hospital food experience.

• 3 years of quantity cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality required.
• AA degree in hospitality or certification from an accredited culinary institute highly desirable.
• Good math skills required; must be able to scale recipes.
• Must understand and follow recipes in food preparation and serving.
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and problem solving.
• Knowledge in more advanced food preparation (e.g., slice, julienne, dice, batonnet, tourne) a plus.
• Knowledge in buffet and banquet platters a plus.
• Demonstration cooking skills a plus.

Food Safety Manager Certification

Medium work – requires standing during the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing, and squatting.

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care