Senior Cook

Under general supervision of the Executive Chef, the Senior Cook is responsible for the conception and implementation of upscale, culturally diverse menus and recipes for patient care, retail operations and catering services. The Senior Cook also prepares, seasons and cooks (steaming, poaching, broiling, braising, etc.) food according to the recipes using basic ingredients, from scratch and some convenience items for patient meal service, Medical Center Cafeteria, and special catered functions, in a safe and sanitary manner. Other responsibilities include cost control, requisitioning and ensuring proper storage of food items, observance of all sanitation and safety procedures and adherence to all policies outlined by JCAHO, the University of California and the UC Medical Center.