COOK - $24 to $29 per HOUR

Marian Regional Medical Center, located in Santa Maria, California, is a renowned 191-bed healthcare facility recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and lauded for Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. This hospital ranks among the top 10% nationally for safety core measures in cardiac services and proudly offers the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program spanning from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian Regional Medical Center's mission-style building features cutting-edge technology supporting highly skilled physicians and compassionate caregivers dedicated to delivering quality patient care daily. As a proud member of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and CommonSpirit Health—the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the country—Marian benefits from an integrated network of leading hospitals and physicians known for outstanding quality, safety, and service. Residents of the Santa Maria Valley enjoy access to advanced medical technologies, an expanded Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and diverse women's health services. The hospital’s motto, 'One Community. One Mission. One California,' reflects their steadfast commitment to serving their community with excellence and compassion. The Cook role at Marian Regional Medical Center is vital to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of food service within the hospital's cafeteria, patient trayline, and other food service areas. This position is integral to maintaining high-quality food production aligned with the institution’s health care philosophy. The Cook is responsible for reviewing production records and assembling the necessary food supplies and equipment to meet daily food production demands. Their tasks include baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming various meats, fish, vegetables, and other food items while adhering strictly to recipes and production records, thus preventing interruptions during service. The role demands close attention to food quality by tasting, smelling, and careful temperature monitoring to ensure safety and satisfaction. The Cook also sets up and places food items correctly for patient trays and service locations. Beyond preparation, the Cook assists in managing workflow throughout kitchen operations and food distribution, ensuring that procedures run smoothly and efficiently. Maintaining the sanitation, proper care, and maintenance of work areas, equipment, and supplies is critical, as is promptly reporting any issues related to equipment, food supply, safety, or sanitation to supervisors. The Cook plays a key role in quality assurance, safety, and infection control by following established department policies and procedures. This position offers an hourly pay rate ranging from $24.00 to $28.85 and requires a candidate who possesses good knowledge of cooking techniques, food storage, sanitation, and safety principles, with at least one year of prior cooking experience. The role calls for someone who can prioritize tasks effectively, work both independently and collaboratively, and comfortably use institutional cooking equipment. Proficiency in English for reading, writing, and following instructions is essential. This career opportunity is ideal for those dedicated to contributing to a healthcare environment committed to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction through excellent food service delivery.

• Minimum of 1-year prior cooking experience
• Good working knowledge of basic cooking techniques
• Sound knowledge of food storage, usage and sanitation principles
• Ability to set daily priorities and work independently and as a team member
• Basic knowledge of institutional cooking equipment and the safe use of such
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English