Pastry Chef, Cook, Healthcare

Pastry Chef, Cook, Healthcare

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

This is a Full-time position where you will work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 5:30a - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday and rotating weekends.

The Pastry Chef duties include preparing food and beverage products that are nutritious, visually appealing, and delicious, catering to customers and patients with specialized dietary needs. They ensure adherence to the organization's Food and Dietetic nutritional guidelines, maintain compliance with all relevant sanitation, health, and personal hygiene regulations, and fulfill additional daily responsibilities as directed by management.

• Utilize the Culinary department's established recipes, production sheets, and diet orders to prepare food and beverage items for various services, including but not limited to, the cafe hot line, buffet, grill, catered functions, and special requests.

• Ensure the nutritional content is appropriate by adhering to the organization's established food and dietary nutritional guidelines.

• Be kind and courteous when responding to customer inquiries, maintaining a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

• Follow proper food storage procedures in line with ServSafe and other established guidelines. Label, date, and correctly store food to prevent waste and spoilage.

• Clean and sanitize the area after food preparation and the cooking process to maintain sanitary working conditions.

• Use ServSafe and other established guidelines to monitor and verify all temperature-controlled equipment, ensuring that all patient and buffet meals are served at the correct temperatures and recorded on the temperature sheet/log for adherence.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred

• Culinary Arts education preferred

• ServeSafe preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 1 year of experience in Food and Beverage/Hospitality/High-volume hospital cafeteria setting, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong customer services skills

• Ability to work well on a team

• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite

• Strong attention to detail and organizational and time management skills

• Ability to be flexible, adapting to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment

At City of Hope, our Culture of People First is the core principle of our belief in Good Health, Security & Stability, Work-Life Balance and Family-friendly benefits! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans that reward you when you stay healthy including:

• 401(k) Savings & Retirement

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Health Spending & Voluntary benefits

• Empowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs

• 529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement

• Parental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care services

Our Full-time stakeholders receive 21 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off each year while Part-time stakeholders receive 9 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off!

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.