Cook, Per Diem

UCLA Health's Ronald Reagan Hospital is looking for a dedicated skilled 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

• Valid ServSafe food handling certification highly preferred
• Experience cooking in a professional setting
• Knowledge and experience with flat grill, knives, ovens, char broiler, stove top, and induction cooker
• Ability to interact and work well with others (leadership, coworkers, and customers)
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard English
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to stretch, bend, walk, stoop, and reach repetitively
• Ability to work in hot,