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Primary Location Anaheim, California Facility Name Orange Co Anaheim Medical Center Schedule Full-time Shift Evening Salary $26.88 - $29.78 / hour
Job Number 1370168 Date posted 08/01/2025
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Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision, prepares conventional and convenience type food, following established procedures for patients and cafeteria. May use preparation equipment as necessary. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations

Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Observes appropriate food handling techniques according to standards of personal hygiene in accordance with local, state, and federal agencies. Requisitions or procures food supplies according to established guidelines. Prepares conventional and convenience type foods according to production sheets and standing orders for distribution to tray line, cafeteria, and catering services following department safety and sanitation policy. Replenishes food items as needed. Cleans and decontaminates patient care and work area stations, sanitizes cooking utensils, washes and rinses, and disposal.
Basic Qualifications:


Experience


  • Minimum six (6) months cook experience in a restaurant, hospital or institutional food service using standard food service equipment (Grill, Oven, Fryer, etc.).

  • Must be able to grill, fry, roast and bake as needed to prepare standard menu items.

  • Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.



Education


  • High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent experience.


License, Certification, Registration


  • N/A


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Culinary Arts Degree or AA in Institutional Food Preparation preferred. 

  • Knowledge of hospital food service operations preferred.


Notes:


  • This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months.

  • Alternating weekends.

Primary Location: California,Anaheim,Orange Co Anaheim Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 11:00 AM Working Hours End: 07:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: OC Anaheim Medical Center - Food Preparation - 0801 Pay Range: $26.88 - $29.78 / hour Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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