Cook, Per Diem

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Cook, Per Diem

General Information

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Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

A variable schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays per departmental needs

Posted Date

09/21/2026

Salary Range: $26.74 - 26.74 Hourly

Employment Type

6 - Staff: Per Diem

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33095

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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.

In this role, you will perform a variety of duties in cooking, food preparation and meal service at the UCLA West Valley Medical Center's Nutrition Department. You will prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events. Other related tasks may be assigned as needed.

Job Qualifications

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• 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.
• Strong ability to read and understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, JCAHO).
• Active ServSafe certification highly preferred

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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