Cook - Food and Nutrition

Job Description

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawai'i's only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawai'i's leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 253 beds, the not-for-profit hospital delivers 6,000 babies a year, and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific Region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,400 employees and more than 700 physicians provide specialty care at Kapi'olani. The hospital is home to the Kapi'olani Women's Center and the Women's Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapi'olani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center.

The Food and Nutrition Services department provides quality nutritious meals to patients, visitors and staff while educating on the importance of healthy eating habits. It also works with medical staff to ensure accurate diet modifications for patients as needed. The department is responsible for performing a variety of general preparation and food service activities, including tray assembly and delivery, working in the cafeteria, cashiering, ware washing, assisting with pantry functions, nourishment activities and catering.

If you believe that nutritious food is an integral part of quality health care, you could help our Food and Nutrition team provide carefully prepared, nutritious meal services at Kapi'olani hospitals and clinics. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing food according to recipes and production sheets, including standard entrees, meats, soups and gravies, and modified foods. You will also ensure that all served foods meet organizational standards of excellence for quality, freshness, taste and appearance. We are looking for someone reliable and competent who pays strong attention to detail and cleanliness, enjoys working with others in a team-oriented environment and shares our commitment to creating a healthier Hawai'i.

Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Honolulu, HI

Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters

Exempt: No

Minimum Qualifications: High School or equivalent. Two (2) years of food service experience as cook, food preparation and production.

Preferred Qualifications: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training. Food Handler's Certification.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai'i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.

Position Cook - Food and Nutrition

Category Food Services

Employment Type Employee

Location Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Honolulu, HI

Req ID 24757