Description This position is responsible for performing a variety of cook duties for patients, staff, vistors, and special functions at the Santa Monica Hospital cafeteria and kitchen. Tasks include setting up service lines, pre-plating foods, preparation of meals, and serving customers. You will be responsible for: + Reviewing menus, production sheets, recipes, and inventory to verify needs for the day + Cook meat, fowl, fish by baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming + Make soups, sauces, stews, and casseroles + Clean, peel, cut, slice, dice, weigh and measure ingredients for recipes + Plate and/or garnish food for attractive presentation + Maintain all foods and ingredients at safe temperatures; record data + Maintain food stations sanitary and organized Salary Range: $20.72-26.79/hourQualifications Required: + ServSafe certification or equivalent safe food handling certification. + Experience cooking in a professional setting. + Experience utilizing a variety of professional kitchen and cooking equipment. + Ability to work in a standing position for a long period of time; stretch, bend, walk, stoop and reach repetitively. + Ability to work in hot, cold, and/or wet areas. + Ability to push, pull, and lift 50+ lbs. + Ability to conform to dress code per sanitation policies. + Ability to use strong cleaning solutions. + Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard English. + Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with co-workers, customers, and management. + Flexible work schedule and ability to adjust to work load. UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.