Description
UCLA Health's 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
Qualifications
Valid ServSafe food handling certificationExperience cooking in a professional settingKnowledge and experience with flat grill, knives, ovens, char broiler, stove top, and induction cookerAbility to interact and work well with others (leadership, coworkers, and customers)Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard EnglishAbility to work in a standing position for long periods of timeAbility to stretch, bend, walk, stoop, and reach repetitivelyAbility to work in hot, cold, or wet areasAbility to lift, push, or pull at least 50lbsAbility to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekendsAbility to adhere to UC and department policies and procedures