Cook (limited, 3 months)

Description UCLA Health's Ronald Reagan Hospital is looking for a dedicated skilled full-time Cook to join our Department of Nutrition. In this role, you will play a key part in support out food service operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation, and providing excellent customer service. Primary duties include: Set up service lines and pre-plate foods for meal service Prepare meals by cooking, grilling, baking, and managing the omelet and stir-fry stations Assist customers during service times, ensuring a positive dining experience Follow standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality Review menus, production sheets, and recipes to ensure all necessary items are prepared Cook a variety of foods, including meat, fish, and vegetables, using various methods Clean, cut, slice, dice, weigh, and measure ingredients as needed for recipes Plate and garnish food to ensure an attractive presentation Perform other duties as assigned to support the departments goals Qualifications Valid ServSafe food handling certification Experience cooking in a professional setting Knowledge and experience with flat grill, knives, ovens, char broiler, stove top, and induction cooker Ability to interact and work well with others (leadership, coworkers, and customers) Ability to read, write, and comprehend standard English Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time Ability to stretch, bend, walk, stoop, and reach repetitively Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet areas Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 50lbs Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends Ability to adhere to UC and department policies and procedures