Hospital Cook - ARMC*

Hospital Cook - ARMC*

Salary

$40,768.00 - $57,428.80 Annually

Location

Colton, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-03470ARMC-01

Department

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Hospital Cooks* who prepare and cook regular and therapeutic meals in large quantities for patients, staff, and visitors. Duties include using a variety of cooking methods to prepare food items; ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner; monitoring food quality and presentation; recommending menu substitutions; assigning and reviewing the work of food service staff; and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions in accordance with established health, safety, and departmental standards.

For more detailed information, refer to the Cook job description

The eligible list will only be used to fill vacancies at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Extra-Help positions are also available. Applicants must indicate a willingness to accept an extra-help position which does not offer benefits but will offer a higher salary.

Extra-help positions are paid at a higher salary and are in the Unclassified Service which serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. These positions participate in the Countys Part-time Seasonal Temporary (PST) Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits. Candidates selected for Extra-Help positions are not precluded from being considered for full-time positions and may remain on the eligible list for full-time employment.

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empires newest medical school. To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history and education verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Physical: This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, squatting, and reaching.

Certification: A valid Food Handlers card issued by San Bernardino County is required at the time of hire. Please review to learn about obtaining a Food Handlers card issue by the County of San Bernardino.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the options listed below:Option 1Considerable experience cooking food for a large number of persons or any equivalent combination of education or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Option 2Six (6) months of full-time food service experience at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center or any hospital environment.

Option 3

A community college Certificate in Culinary Arts. Please attach a copy of the certificate to your application.

Option 4

One (1) year of full-time experience as a cook in a restaurant or fast-food environment.

• AND-

Certificate: Applicants must obtain a San Bernardino County Food Handlers Certificate within two (2) weeks of hire.

Desired Qualifications

The department seeks a dependable candidate with experience leading kitchen staff in the preparation of large quantities of food in a healthcare setting. The candidate should be able to resolve problems and make decisions independently; meet deadlines; possess a working knowledge of advanced kitchen equipment and electronics; and adjust to unexpected changes in schedules, menus, and staffing in an effective, professional manner.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an

and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Craft, Labor & Trades Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.

All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above instructions.

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Experience: I am qualifying for Hospital Cook under the following option: NOTE: Please ensure that relevant education or experience is clearly detailed in the appropriate section of your application.

• Option 1: At least three (3) months of full-time experience preparing large quantities of food in an acute care hospital or large institution (such as a hotel, school, or correctional facility).
• Option 2: At least six (6) months of full-time food service experience at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center or any hospital environment.
• Option 3: A community college Certificate in Culinary Arts.
• Option 4: At least one (1) year of full-time experience as a cook in a restaurant or fast food environment.
• None of the above.

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Food Handlers Card: Do you currently possess or are able to obtain a San Bernardino County Food Handlers Certificate within two (2) weeks of appointment?

• Yes
• No

04

Large Institution Experience: Indicate the type of institution where you obtained your large quantity food preparation experience:

• Acute Care Hospital
• Cafeteria
• Correctional Facility
• Hotel
• Military
• School
• Other- I have specified my qualifying experience in my work history.
• I do not possess this type of experience.

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Experience: Do you possess at least six (6) months of full-time food service experience at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center or any hospital environment?

• Yes
• No

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Qualifying Experience: Describe your work experience in detail where you obtained the skills to meet the minimum qualifications, to include cooking experience in any of the qualifying environments. Indicate the employer, job title, duties, and dates of employment. If none, indicate "N/A." Note: employer and duties must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.

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Lead/Supervisor Experience: Indicate the areas in which you possess experience as a lead worker or supervisor over cooks and food service workers.

• Assigning work
• Contributing to department/unit budget preparation
• Developing work schedules and approving time off
• Handling disciplinary actions including counseling and/or firing
• Hiring
• Regulatory experience
• None of the above

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Lead/Supervisor Experience: Indicate the amount of experience you possess as a lead worker or supervisor over cooks and food service workers.

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 to 2 years in a large institution
• 1 to 2 years in an acute care hospital
• 2+ years in a large institution
• 2+ years in an acute care hospital

09

Continued Education: Indicate any related courses, seminars, or classes that you have attended in the last two (2) years to keep up to date with trends in the industry.

• Cooking Classes
• Sanitation Workshops
• Seminars
• College courses
• None

10

Extra Help: Indicate your interest in working an Extra Help position:

• YES, I am interested in working an Extra Help position.
• NO, I am NOT interested in working an Extra Help position. Interested in full-time/regular positions only.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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