Fresno Surgical Hospital is an extraordinary hospital created entirely to deliver excellence and quality in surgical care to each patient. Our unique facility and staff provide a hospitality- inspired, healing environment unlike anything experience in a traditional hospital. Our commitment to innovation, shared values and excellence can be reflected in exceptional satisfaction scores from patients, physicians and staff.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Kitchen, the cook will prepare, season and cook food for hospital patients, staff and visitors.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital food preparation preferred. 

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to follow recipes.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge and ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• PC competency, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel) 

• Servesafe Certificate preferred. 

Essential Functions

• Assists in cooking, set-up, serving and breakdown of catered events.
• Cooks meat, fish and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
• Ensures meals are ready at specified times.
• Helps with assigned cleaning and date/label duties.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Record patient and guest meal counts.
• Records temperatures for refrigerators, freezers and food preparation.
• Stock supplies, assists supervisor with ordering supplies.
• Supervises Kitchen workers when washing, trimming or preparing food.
• Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness.
• Adjusts heat controls as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Fresno Surgical Hospital complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.