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Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, California
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The posted compensation range of $23.22 - $29.20 /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.

Requisition ID 2025-401335 Employment Type PRN Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 8 Shift Day Weekly Schedule varied hours with weekend commitment Remote No Category Dietary Travel No Union SEIU UHW

Responsibilities
  • Prepares and cooks all items needed for patient tray line cafeteria and catering events.
  • Prepares meals that are of good quality: seasoned properly proper doneness temperature consistency on time and presented attractively.
  • Accurately prepares meals using proper techniques; confers with dietary personnel as necessary.
  • Follows appropriate recipes as provided.
  • Properly wraps dates and stores food.
  • Uses proper body mechanics when handling food and kitchen equipment.
  • Properly uses a thermometer for cooking and storing of foods.
  • Follows modified diets for special patient care.
  • Responsible for cooking to diet office tallies and forecasts.
  • Responsible for keeping work area neat clean and organized.
  • Responsible for rotation of foods in Cooks boxes.

Qualifications
  • High School graduate or GED
  • A minimum of two years recent experience as a cook or assistant cook.
  • Fire Safety card required within 90 days of hire.

This position is covered by SEIU-UHW and subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Cook - Nutrition Services
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
We are currently seeking a Cook to join our team. The Ideal candidate will have previous experence as a Cook.  As a Cook at Northridge Hospital Medical Center you will prepare, season and cook meals for our hospital patients, employees, physicians, and visitors.

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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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 employees 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 https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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