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United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2026
💰 $66,440/yr

About the role

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview:

Prepares food for patients, staff, visitors and catering functions. Coordinates own food production with others so foods are ready and served at specified times. May relieve in other food service production areas such as cold production, bakery, trayline or cafeteria as needed. Food prepared by the cook requires a high level of cooking expertise.

Job Description:

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

  • Trade school program in cooking or enrollment is required or equivalent education/experience


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • SS-ServSafe required at hire


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

  • Experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility cooking is desirable


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English as well as understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions.

  • Must have sufficient mathematical ability to perform basic measurement and portioning activities including increasing and decreasing recipes.

  • This position requires that an employee have knowledge of weights, measures and conversions to calculate amounts and follow recipes.

  • Knowledge of modified diets is useful.

  • Ability to meet established deadlines and multi-task in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.

  • Simple word processing and spreadsheet computer skills required.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $25.95 to $33.22 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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