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Stanford Healthcare

COOK

5555 W. Las Positas Blvd. - PLEASANTON Full time

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The cook is primarily responsible for the production of composed hot entrees as part of a cycle menu.  These activities are related to the provision of meals for patients, employees and guests.  Performs basic food preparation.

Essential functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility.  May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. 

  • Performs basic food preparation. 
  • Follows standard recipes and acts as the short order cook.
  • Assists in ordering, storage and preparation of foods
  • Assembles trays for general and special diets
  • Adheres to portion control standards at all time
  • Adheres to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and HAACP procedures
  • Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education   

  • High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience

  • 2 years of cook or related work experience preferred.
  • Food Service Certificate within 90-days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Perform basic mathematics.
  • Know the basic principles of quantity food production and Infection Control practices; operates cooking equipment efficiently and carefully.
  • Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning materials
  • Able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
  • Able to stand on feet for long period of time
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skill
  • Knowledge of regulatory agencies for sanitation, food preparation and customer satisfaction
  • Must have rapid eyes-hands coordination motor skills

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $25.76 - $34.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.