Cook

Under the
guidance of the Executive Chef, Senior Manager, Principal Cook, and Senior
Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals for
patients, staff, hospital visitors, and special events.

At UCLA
Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled
us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals
and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We're also
home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of
the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you're looking to play a key role in
supporting exceptional patient experiences, join us and enjoy a fulfilling
career at UCLA Health.

Salary
Range: $20.72-26.79/hour

Senate Bill 525was signed into
law by Governor Newsom in October 2023. Starting June 1, 2024, SB525 sets a new
$23 minimum wage for nonexempt healthcare workers and raises the exempt
employee salary threshold to $1,380/week (equivalent to $5,980/month or
$71,760/year).

1. As
defined under SB525, healthcare workers are defined as employees who are
involved in the provision of "health care services," which means "patient
care-related services including nursing; caregiving; services provided by
medical residents, interns, or fellows; technical and ancillary services;
janitorial work; housekeeping; grounds keeping; guard duties; business office
clerical work; food services; laundry; medical coding and billing; call center
and warehouse work; scheduling; and gift shop work; but only where such
services support patient care".

2.
Employees (career, contract, student, per diem) in the UCLA Health medical
facilities (e.g. Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA Hospital,
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, etc.) meet these criteria.

• Strong ability to read and
  understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g.,
  HACCP, JCAHO).
• Effective communication skills
  in English to interact with customers and staff.
• Ability to build and maintain
  cooperative relationships with team members.
• Self-sufficient with the
  ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Flexible in managing diverse
  tasks and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of University,
  Hospital, and Department policies, including Human Resources procedures.
• Adherence to sanitation and
  safety protocols, including JCAHO and HACCP standards.
• Physical stamina to stand,
  bend, walk, lift, push, and pull for extended periods in varying
  temperatures.
• Ability to lift and move 50+
  lbs and work with strong cleaning solutions.