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Cook

University of California
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

General Information

Job Name Cook Department 8340500 - DIETARY SFCHO Position type Full Time Workplace Fully On-Site Primary Location Oakland, CA, United States Job ID 5612

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Job Summary:

This person works as a team to provide food service that is safe, accurate, timely and responsive to the customer and patient’s needs. This person is responsible for preparation of food for Patient Food Services, Retail Food Services, and Catering Services. Other related duties include stocking, assembling, and serving portion controlled hot and cold food, replenishing and stocking stations, and general sanitation duties. This person establishes and monitors food quality and temperature standards to ensure consistency and highest quality standards for Nutrition & Food Services. This person maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the foodservice areas and equipment. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer, patient, and staff interactions and is looked upon as the Culinary Ambassador for the department of Nutrition & Food Services.   

Qualifications Required Qualifications: - High School diploma or equivalent work experience. - Graduation from a recognized Culinary School or 2 years food production experience - Read, write, follow written or oral instructions and be understood in English. - Basic computer skills. - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. - Ability to meet physical demands involved with job duties as outlined below. Preferred Qualifications: - Two years of college or equivalent - Experience working in large scale food production settings using industrial equipment such as blast chiller and steam jacketed kettles. - Servsafe certification About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. EEO Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code MED CTR COOK (005126) Assignment Category Career IAP Level Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800) Job Family General Services Campus 1 Benioff Children's Hospital Percentage (%) 100.00 Shift Length 8 hours Shift Type Variable Bargaining Unit SX

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