First Cook

First Cook

Primary Location Woodland Hills, California Facility Name Woodland Hills Medical Center Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Part-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift Evening Salary $28.22 - $31.27 / hour Job Number 1448680 Date Posted 09/21/2026 Job Summary: Under immediate supervision, prepares conventional and convenience type food, following established procedures for patients and cafeteria. May use preparation equipment as necessary. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Observes appropriate food handling techniques according to standards of personal hygiene in accordance with local, state, and federal agencies. Requisitions or procures food supplies according to established guidelines. Prepares conventional and convenience type foods according to production sheets and standing orders for distribution to tray line, cafeteria, and catering services following department safety and sanitation policy. Replenishes food items as needed. Cleans and decontaminates patient care and work area stations, sanitizes cooking utensils, washes and rinses, and disposal.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

High School diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience Minimum six months cook experience in a restaurant, hospital or institutional food service using standard food service equipment (Grill, Oven, Fryer, etc.). Must be able to grill, fry, roast and bake as needed to prepare standard menu items. Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent experience

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements: Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts Degree or AA in Institutional Food Preparation Preferred. Knowledge of hospital food service operations preferred.

Notes:

- Rotating weekends and holidays required.

- Days may vary based on the needs of the department.

Primary Location: California, Woodland Hills, Woodland Hills Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 02:30 PM Working Hours End: 06:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Pay Range: $28.22 - $31.27 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.