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Cook I
Cottage HealthUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026
About the role
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Cook I for their GVCH Nutrition department responsible for cooking, planning, and preparing products according to recipes that meet standards of quality and meets portion control guidelines. Also adheres to temperature control and sanitation guidelines and demonstrates and understands the importance of timeliness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Preferred: Certificate in Culinary Arts or comparable training and work experience.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Minimum: California Food Handlers Card.
- Preferred: ServSafe certificate.
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, knife handling, and sanitation guidelines.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Minimum: 1 year of experience as a cook.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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