Cook II - PD

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center

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Salinas, CA Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 16, 2026 Last posted April 16, 2026
Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Nutritional Services

The Cook works under the supervision of Food Production Manager.  Prepares food on a timely basis in sufficient quantity and quality, incorporating all food service requirements, service schedules and sanitation.  Operates standard kitchen equipment and utensils.  Performs other duties as required.

  • Complies with Hospital and department policies and procedures.

  • Prepares food that is palatable and appetizing prior to meal service.

  • Completes required documents.

  • Participates in ongoing educational activities.

  • Utilizes in a cost-effective manner Hospital supplies and equipment.

  • Demonstrates and ensures quality service and food safe practices

  • Maintains equipment and work areas in orderly and sanitary condition.

  • Demonstrates flexibility during and in-between heavy workload periods.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Licensure: A California Food Handler Card from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited training provider that meets ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs. New hires and Transfers have 30 days from date of hire/transfer to obtain Food Handler certification and must continually remain current.  Valid Driver’s License required.

Experience: A minimum of five years' experience in food production and three years' experience as a cook.

The hourly rate for this position is $36.74 - $40.50. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

● Union: NUHW

● Work Shift: Variable

● FTE: 0.0

● Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About this role

Summary

Prepare food in a hospital setting, ensuring quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

Job title

Cook II - PD

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Salinas, CA, remote work not allowed

Salary

The hourly rate for this position is $36.74 - $40.50.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomafood handler carddriver’s licenseexperience in food productionexperience as a cook

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

food productionkitchen equipmentsanitation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Salinas, CA, USA

On-site City