Culinary Technician

Cook

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

Responsible for onboarding new cooks, developing skills, and ensured consistent adherence to food preparation standards, safety regulations, and company recipes. Mentors and develops others cooking abilities to become excellent cooks and communicators.

Qualifications

License/Certification

Required: ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days of hire/transfer

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED

Experience

Required: Proven experience as a cook, chef, or culinary trainer

Preferred: Two years proven experience as a cook, chef, or culinary trainer.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to train individuals of varying skill levels in a fast-paced environment.

Passion for culinary arts and mentoring others.

Job Responsibilities

Essential

Designs and implements training programs for new and existing kitchen staff.

Provides hands-on training in food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control, and plating.

Monitors cook performance and provides regular feedback and coaching.

Ensures all trainees adhere to health, safety, and sanitation standards. Reviews logs and reports to determine and implement improvements in processes.

Trains staff on standardized recipes, kitchen procedures, and the proper use of equipment.

Assists in evaluating and updating training materials as needed.

Supports kitchen operations during peak hours to maintain a smooth workflow.

Collaborates with management to identify skill gaps and training needs.

Participates in performance assessments and tracks the progress of culinary.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$24.31 -$36.46

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.