Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
As our Cook, you will help patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility by preparing delicious and nutritious meals, including specialized therapeutic diets, so they can receive high-quality, safe, and consistent food services that support their well-being and recovery at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Every day you will prepare and serve food according to menu guidelines and dietary requirements, utilizing various kitchen equipment such as slicers, ovens, and grilles. You will be expected to meticulously follow healthcare foodservice industry standards, including monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, adhering to personal hygiene, and maintaining precise labeling and storage of all food and equipment.
To be successful in this role, you will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of foodservice experience. You must demonstrate a strong understanding of safe cooking techniques, food allergies, and relevant food preparation laws and regulations. The ability to perform washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation in cooking and serving areas is also required.
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.
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.
Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
Other duties as assigned by leader.
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