Cook - Per Diem Evenings

Cook

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Prepare Quality Meals That Support Patient Care

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a skilled and dependable Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, staff, and catered events while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in preparing nutritious, great-tasting meals, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Prepare food for patient meal service, the cafeteria, and catered events.
• Follow standardized recipes and daily production sheets to ensure quality and consistency.
• Prepare meals for a variety of service areas within the department.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention.
• Rotate between the main kitchen and cafeteria as needed.
• Prepare ingredients and food items for the following day's production.
• Monitor, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workload throughout the day.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using a "clean as you go" approach.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental training.
• Comply with hospital policies, safety regulations, and customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time cooking experience in a fast-paced food service environment such as a hospital, hotel, country club, airline catering, or similar operation.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Los Angeles City Fire Card required within 30 days of hire.

Why Join Valley Presbyterian Hospital?

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, you'll join a team where people feel connected to a meaningful mission, supported by their colleagues, and empowered to make a difference. Employees consistently report strong teamwork, a sense of belonging, and pride in serving our community. Our culture emphasizes respect, collaboration, inclusion, and compassionate care, creating an environment where people can grow professionally while making a lasting impact.

If you are an experienced cook who is passionate about quality food, teamwork, and excellent service, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Valley Presbyterian Hospital Food & Nutrition Services team.