Company Overview:

You can make a difference in a child’s life. Shriners Children’s is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

SHCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, pet insurance, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Job Overview:

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  We have an opportunity for a full-time Cook to join our Nutrition Services team.

This position is full time, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $24.65 - $34.80/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity. 

Hours are typically 10:30am - 7pm Monday - Friday, but could vary slightly depending on coverage and special functions.  Weekends on occasion.

Responsibilities:

Not your typical hospital cafeteria! Shriners Children's northern California offers a colorful, upbeat and fun work environment. As a member of our Nutrition Services team, you will be key in the success of creative daily meals for patients, cafeteria as well as special event catering.  The Cook is also responsible for providing quality foods at the right portion and served at the designated meal times. Cafe job duties include cooking on grill to order, making sandwiches and salads to order.  This position receives the order from the customer, prepares and cooks food according to instructions and performs fast and accurate cooking duties to serve the customer.  This position is responsible for the preparations and production for all meals.  Knowledge of modifed diets, IDDSI, is helpful. 

The successful candidate will be available to work on weekdays from 10:30am to 7:00pm and will also work weekends/holidays on occasion. 

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Graduate

At least one year cooking experience in a high volume setting

Work at a pace consistent with the changing volumes and demands

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must have good working knowledge of food preparation

Must have good customer service skills and provide excellent customer service/satisfaction at all times

Ability to work as part of a team

Must be able to lift, walk, stand, stoop, and reach

Preferred:

Serve Safe certified a plus

Shriners Children’s values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.