Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services, and emergency services, including Speciality Care Centers and four community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high-quality medical care in a rural community. 

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary:

Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency. 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. 

2. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. 

3. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. 

4. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. 

5. Other duties as assigned by leader.

Minimum:

• One (1) year foodservice experience. 
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.