Cook, Nutritional Services, Full-Time, Day/Evening

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

In addition to regular production responsibilities, executes production assignments, programs, procedures by training, assisting Nutrition Services Operations Manager in leading and coaching the Production personnel to ensure all tasks are completed and schedules are met.  Follows approved techniques and practices to produce attractive, appetizing meals for patients, cafeteria and occasional catering.  Assists Nutrition Services Operations Manager as requested with scheduling, events ordering, training and assignment management.  Works production positions, monitoring effectiveness of assignments and seeking opportunities for improvement.  Regularly inspects food handling and sanitation compliance reporting and correcting deficiencies as identified.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

 

A.          EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

2 years certified Culinary School or American Culinary Federation Certified Cook, or equivalent preferred.

 

B.          EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years progressive hospital experience as a cook or a minimum of five years restaurant or institutional cooking experience.

 

C.          PREREQUISITE SKILLS

1.           Ability to select, use and teach the following basic food cooking and preparation techniques: weight & measures, convert weights & measures, hand knife skills, stew, boil, poach, blanch, broil, grill, pan fry, deep fry, barbecue, bake, roast, braise, sauté, steam and stir fry.

2.           Ability to use, clean, follow and teach safety procedures on the following kitchen equipment: mixers, slicers, food processors, all types of ovens, steamers, steam kettles, tilt skillets, griddles, grills, salamanders and broilers, dish and ware-washing machines, coffee and beverage machines, all types ranges, all ty