Cook PRN (as needed)
Pacific Grove
Summary
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
Job description
Purpose Statement
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
Essential Functions
- Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
- Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
- Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
Other Functions
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred
- Two or more years' experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility
Company overview
Pacific Grove Hospital is a nationally recognized 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center located in Riverside, California. As a premier mental health and addiction treatment facility serving the Riverside and Corona regions, the hospital provides comprehensive whole-person care for adults struggling with psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency. The facility operates on a 4.5-acre campus with three specialized treatment units, each featuring private courtyards, patient lounges, and semi-private rooms. Pacific Grove offers a range of evidence-based programs including acute psychiatric care for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and personality disorders; specialized geriatric psychiatric services for individuals aged 65 and older; comprehensive chemical dependency treatment with medically managed detoxification; and outpatient programs including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. The hospital is JCAHO certified and accepts major insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and others. With a dedicated team of mental health professionals, Pacific Grove Hospital focuses on transformative patient experiences through integrated treatment approaches that address mind, body, and spirit, preparing patients for sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.