Cook

Title: Cook Location: Laguna Hills Department: Kitchen Status: Full Time Shift: Days Pay Range: $22.50/hr - $31.57/hr Position Summary This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values. The employee shall support Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. Responsible for accurate, appropriate, cost effective, high quality food production of all entrees, vegetables, soups, grilled items and special items as required to produce for the patient, café, meals on wheels, physicians lounge or catering menus, operation of service equipment, cleaning and sanitation of work area. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job Demonstrates the ability to accurately receive and store requisitioned items. Demonstrates the ability to accurately follow standardized recipes according to HACCP standards. Demonstrates the ability to produce all production items and deliver to designated areas in a timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to properly operate and clean equipment in a safe and sanitary manner. Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize leftovers. Be at work and be on time. Follow company policies, procedures and directives. Interact in a positive and constructive manner. Prioritize and multitask. *Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. Qualifications/Work Experience Previous restaurant or acute care hospital foodservice experience. One year of quantity food preparation experience required. Education/Licensure/Certification High school diploma or GED preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr