Cook, Per Diem

Retail Food Services

Per Diem

77294BR

Job Summary

This person works as a team to provide food service that is safe, accurate, timely, and responsive to the customer and patient’s needs. This person is responsible for the preparation of food for Patient Food Services, Retail Food Services, and Catering Services. Other related duties include stocking, assembling, and serving portion-controlled hot and cold food, replenishing and stocking stations, and general sanitation duties. This person establishes and monitors food quality and temperature standards to ensure consistency and the highest quality standards for Nutrition & Food Services. This person maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the food service areas and equipment. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer, patient, and staff interactions and is looked upon as the Culinary Ambassador for the Department of Nutrition & Food Services.   

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Department Description

Nutrition and Food Services has two major divisions, Clinical Nutrition and Food Services. The Department is responsible for providing nutrition and food services to patients in the hospitals and clinics at Parnassus, Mount Zion, and Mission Bay sites. We are responsible for operating a retail cafeteria and providing a full range of catering services to the Medical Center and campus community. https://nutrition.ucsf.edu/

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Graduation from a recognized Culinary School or 2 years food production experience
• Read, write, follow written or oral instructions and be understood in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Ability to meet physical demands involved with job duties as outlined below.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent
• Experience working in large scale food production settings using industrial equipment such as blast chiller and steam jacketed kettles.
• Servsafe certification

License/Certification

• State of California Food Handler certification must be obtained within three months of hire.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

005124 MED CTR COOK PD

Job Category

Food Services

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Service Unit (AFSCME-SX)