Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Days

Job type: Per Diem

Hours: AM and PM flexibility

Position Summary

Follows a menu to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other food according to proper preparation methods. Familiar with a variety of food service concepts, practices, and procedures, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May lead and direct the work of others.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

1. Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be obtained and prepared, according to recipes.

2. Plans and coordinates cooking schedules so that foods will be ready at required times.

3. Prepares, seasons and cooks food; helps to serve food and beverages on patient/resident meal tray line.

4. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.

5. Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders.

6. Ensures that all foods prepared meet standards for quality, temperature, freshness, taste and appearance.

7. Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.

8. Ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process.

9. Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions

10. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies

11. Maintains department records, reports, and files are required

12. Attends required number of department meetings per year.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

14.  Prepares cold food items per recipe 

 15. Washes and sanitizes dishes, service ware and cooking equipment

 16. Patient meal delivery and pick up; including assembling trays 

 17. Conducts department cleaning including sweeping, mopping and assigned cleaning scheduled items.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred

· A minimum of 1 year of experience in food service/cooking

· San Bernardino County Food Handler’s Certification (may be obtained 14 days after hire)

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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