Cook/Homemaker - Sharp Hospice Homes - Days - Full Time

Hours

Shift Start Time: 8:30 AM Shift End Time: 5 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $25.000 - $27.640 - $30.490 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 8/12/2026 to 8/20/2026 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9/30/2027.

What You Will Do

This position is expected to perform a variety of functions and duties in a six-bed congregate living health facility for terminally ill. Functions include cooking and serving breakfast, preparing and serving lunch, general housekeeping duties, laundry, general light equipment maintenance, ordering of medical and non-medical supplies, and performing some clerical functions and duties.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year health care or food preparation.
• Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED
• ServSafe Food Handler Certified - National Restaurant Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in cooking, housekeeping, clerical roles.

Other Qualification Requirements

• Current Food Handler's Card or acquisition within 90 days of hire.
• Utilizes reliable transportation and possesses adequate personal insurance coverage.
• Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.

Essential Functions

Cleaning

Maintains clean and safe kitchen area, cleaning dishes after each meal using NSF approved dishwasher. Puts dishes and utensils away in appropriate place when dishes are clean and sanitized. Demonstrates dependability and teamwork Accept interpersonal differences and promoting cooperation with fellow employees. Participate in staff meetings and asking for additional work when own tasks are completed. Assist the department to meet its objectives. Maintain the confidentiality of information to which he/she is privileged. Exhibits courtesy, cooperation and respect toward patients, visitors, physicians and fellow workers to create a positive public image and a harmonic work environment.

Equipment maintenance

Performs simple maintenance functions around the facility ensuring that equipment remains operational. Notifies the manager/administrator of equipment problems that require additional assistance.

Laundry duties

Washes linens and resident's laundry as often as needed and according to policy and procedure. Folds laundry and places in appropriate place when clean and folded.

Prepares and serves meals

Prepares, cooks and serves breakfast for residents according to established procedures. Serves lunch meal according to established procedures. Assists residents in getting ready to eat.

Housekeeping

Performs housekeeping functions for the facility according to established policies and procedures. Keeps the interior and exterior of facility clean. Keeps garage and storage areas clean and organized.

Supply maintenance

Orders and stocks food PAR orders and other items as required. Informs HHA who orders cleaning supplies when stock reaching PAR level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to perform basic math computations.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Must be able to communicate with fellow employees, supervisor and the public.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Company Overview

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.