Lead Cook - Variable Shifts - Full Time - Adventist Health : Job Details

Job Description Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Prepares, cooks, and bakes food according to established recipes and standards for the hospital patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Oversees food production. Ensures that food is restocked and fresh. Leads the staff in working to improve and monitor recipes, cooking procedures and end products, food safety processes and documentation. Assists in orienting and training cooks and staff in new cooking techniques and procedures, new culinary equipment, and in following policies and procedures. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals; serves as working supervisor for team or work group. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and collaborates with kitchen staff in preparing, washing, trimming, and cooking food items for each meal. Ensures safety techniques are met in food preparation.
• Assists in teaching kitchen personnel in cooking and baking. Participates in training.
• Cleans and sanitizes food contact surfaces according to department policy.
• Collaborates with department team to resolve issues and develop new procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.