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  • Mercy Medical Center Merced
  • Merced, California
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $31.52 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-464715
Employment Type
PRN
Department
Nutrition Services
Hours/Pay Period
16
Weekly Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Shift
Varies
Remote
No
Category
Dietary

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Under general supervision and utilizing independent judgment prepares season and cooks. Cooks products for patients and customers according to established department procedures.

  • Performs record keeping functions as required.
  • Responsible for taking payments and balance of Cash drawer on a daily basis.
  • Duties include handling credit card payments according to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).
  • This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
  • The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
  • Assembles food for cooking following standardized recipes according to diet order, production sheet, or menu. Collects supplies and equipment needed for daily production following standard food production procedures to produce high quality nutritious meals.
  • Adjusts recipes according to the number of meals to be served. Prepares patient diet items in accordance with physician orders, patient needs, food availability and hospital and dietary requirements. Delivers, sets up and cleans up special catering functions. Follows proper food handling, preparation, and storage procedures.
  • Prepares and cooks food following standardized recipes according to diet order, production sheet, or menu. Cooks a number of different food items using knowledge of grilling, frying, baking, broiling and steaming equipment. Prepares menu items involving several steps to plan and coordinate food so it is ready for serving at a specific time. Uses standard portions when serving food. Prepares food in a timely manner.
  • Replenishes food items, as needed using standard utensils, portion controls and temperatures to comply with ADA, state, and federal regulations to ensure uniformity, safety and appearance.
  • Checks equipment and cooking/production areas often to make sure safety and sanitation requirements are maintained. Operate equipment and performs work-related duties in a safe manner. Reports repairs and maintenance to supervisor. Maintains a clean work environment, following sanitation and food safety guidelines. Follows established procedures when using chemicals and cleaning agents. Maintains standard records and reports as required by department and regulatory agencies.


Job Requirements

Minimum:

  • One (1) year of institutional cooking experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent technical training
  • Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English
  • Excellent communication and observation skills
  • Must maintain a Serve Safe certificate or obtain with six (6) months of hire

Preferred:                                                     

  • Formal culinary training.
  • Knowledge and techniques used in quantity food preparation, which includes, grilling, frying, baking, broiling and steaming.
  • Previous experience with food preparation of modified diets.
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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