Cook I, FT Days

The Cook I may work as a cafeteria grill cook, cafeteria deli bar cook, cooks’ helper or cold production/pantry cook.  Performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation, cooking and panning of food, primarily vegetables, starches, soups, salads and sandwiches. Preps food for future production, may serve on patient tray line, functions as “back-up” to senior cooks.  Cleans work area. Provides excellent customer service. May be asked to do other tasks associated with food service as the need arises.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Ability to prepare a variety of foods.
• Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment.
• Ability to use a standardized recipe and alter yields correctly.
• Ability to process orders quickly and accurately.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• High school diploma preferred, but not required.
• Culinary training beneficial
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have a minimum six (6) months work experience as a Grill Cook or Prep Cook.