Hospital Cook - ARMC*

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Hospital Cooks* who prepare and cook regular and therapeutic meals in large quantities for patients, staff, and visitors. Duties include using a variety of cooking methods to prepare food items; ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner; monitoring food quality and presentation; recommending menu substitutions; assigning and reviewing the work of food service staff; and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions in accordance with established health, safety, and departmental standards.

For more detailed information, refer to the Cook job description The eligible list will only be used to fill vacancies at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Extra-Help positions are also available. Applicants must indicate a willingness to accept an extra-help position which does not offer benefits but will offer a higher salary.

Extra-help positions are paid at a higher salary and are in the Unclassified Service which serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. These positions participate in the County's Part-time Seasonal Temporary (PST) Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits. Candidates selected for Extra-Help positions are not precluded from being considered for full-time positions and may remain on the eligible list for full-time employment.

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center.

Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center , please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) .

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history and education verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening. Physical: This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, squatting, and reaching.

Certification: A valid Food Handler's card issued by San Bernardino County is required at the time of hire. Please review to learn about obtaining a Food Handler's card issue by the County of San Bernardino. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Applicants must meet one of the options listed below: Option 1 Considerable experience cooking food for a large number of persons or any equivalent combination of education or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Option 2 Six (6) months of full-time food service experience at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center or any hospital environment. Option 3 A community college Certificate in Culinary Arts.

Please attach a copy of the certificate to your application. Option 4 One (1) year of full-time experience as a cook in a restaurant or fast-food environment. - AND- Certificate: Applicants must obtain a San Bernardino County Food Handler's Certificate within two (2) weeks of hire. The department seeks a dependable candidate with experience leading kitchen staff in the preparation of large quantities of food in a healthcare setting.

The candidate should be able to resolve problems and make decisions independently; meet deadlines; possess a working knowledge of advanced kitchen equipment and electronics; and adjust to unexpected changes in schedules, menus, and staffing in an effective, professional manner. Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.

Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.

Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

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