Cook

You will
be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals for patients, staff,
hospital visitors, and special events.

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.

Salary Range: $20.72-26.79/hour

Senate Bill 525was signed
into law by Governor Newsom in October 2023. Starting June 1, 2024, SB525
sets a new $23 minimum wage for nonexempt healthcare workers and raises
the exempt employee salary threshold to $1,380/week (equivalent to
$5,980/month or $71,760/year).

As defined under SB525,
healthcare workers are defined as employees who are involved in the
provision of "health care services," which means "patient care-related
services including nursing; caregiving; services provided by medical
residents, interns, or fellows; technical and ancillary services;
janitorial work; housekeeping; grounds keeping; guard duties; business
office clerical work; food services; laundry; medical coding and billing;
call center and warehouse work; scheduling; and gift shop work; but only
where such services support patient care".

Employees (career, contract,
student, per diem) in the UCLA Health medical facilities (e.g. Ronald
Reagan Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA Hospital, Resnick
Neuropsychiatric Hospital, etc.) meet these criteria.

• Strong ability to read and
  understand departmental policies, memos, and safety standards (e.g.,
  HACCP, JCAHO).
• 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.
• Active Safe Serve Certification