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Cook
County of Riverside
RUHS-Medical Center
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$21.50 - $30.10
per hour
Type
Closes
April 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals in a hospital kitchen for the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center, following safety rules and recipes to feed patients and staff.
You'll work under supervision, help with food storage and cleaning, and occasionally guide junior workers.
It's a great fit for someone with kitchen experience who enjoys team-based cooking in a healthcare setting and can handle flexible shifts.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience in large-quantity food preparation and cooking
- Current Certified Food Handler Card from Riverside County or Food Safety Manager Certificate
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and safety standards
- Ability to follow recipes, season and cook various foods including meats, vegetables, and desserts
- Experience assisting with ordering, receiving, storing foods and supplies
- Willingness to work various shifts (primarily 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, adjustable 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and occasional travel to Riverside location
Full Job Description
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) Food and Nutrition Services Department is seeking a qualified Cook for its Moreno Valley location.
Candidates must possess a current Certified Food Handler Card from Riverside County or a Food Safety Manager Certificate.
This position may occasionally require travel to the Riverside location based on departmental needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a kitchen environment and demonstrate strong knowledge of food preparation and safety standards.Under supervision, prepares, cooks, and serves food at a County operated facility; takes directions from superiors in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals; and performs other related duties as required.
The Cook is the journey level classification in the Cook series and reports to a supervisory or manager level position.
Incumbents are required to perform the full-range of cooking assignments within prescribed procedures and may guide the work of others toward the efficient accomplishment of tasks, but are not responsible for a food service function.
Positions allocated to the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) are assigned to the kitchen and work under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager and/or Supervising Cook.
The Cook is distinguished from the Cooks Assistant by the former's responsibility to perform the full-range of large quantity cooking assignments.
This class is further distinguished from the Senior Cook in that the latter is the advanced journey level in the Cook series and provides lead direction to Cooks and Food Service Workers.
Schedule: This position has a primary schedule of 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, but may be adjusted as needed within a 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM timeframe.
Meet the Team!Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County.
Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members.
No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.
To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org.
Requirements
• Prepare, cook and season soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, baked goods, and other foods; follow master recipes in the preparation of food.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, checking, and storing foods and supplies.
• Guide the work of Food Service Workers assigned to the cooking area, in the cleaning of food preparation equipment and areas; may perform meat-cutting duties.
• Prepare routine records and reports when required; will be required to work various shifts when other cooks are not available.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, checking, and storing foods and supplies.
• Guide the work of Food Service Workers assigned to the cooking area, in the cleaning of food preparation equipment and areas; may perform meat-cutting duties.
• Prepare routine records and reports when required; will be required to work various shifts when other cooks are not available.
Qualifications
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Two years in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Food Service Worker.
OPTION III
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year in food service work within a detention facility.
OPTION IV
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Cook.
All Options
Knowledge of: The practices, methods, and equipment used in preparing and cooking food in large quantities from recipes; sanitation methods in cleaning and caring of equipment; storing and inventorying large quantities of food; common weights and measures; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.
Ability to: Prepare, cook, and coordinate cooking processes so that nutritional meals are prepared and served on time; read and understand recipes, labels, and instructions for food preparation; perform basic mathematical operations to determine the proportions of ingredients with a minimum of waste; follow oral and written directions; guide and provide concise instructions to Food Service Workers; cut, slice, and grind meat and poultry; maintain personal cleanliness and neatness; maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the position; prepare routine records and reports.
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Two years in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Food Service Worker.
OPTION III
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year in food service work within a detention facility.
OPTION IV
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year in a position equivalent to a County of Riverside Cook.
All Options
Knowledge of: The practices, methods, and equipment used in preparing and cooking food in large quantities from recipes; sanitation methods in cleaning and caring of equipment; storing and inventorying large quantities of food; common weights and measures; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.
Ability to: Prepare, cook, and coordinate cooking processes so that nutritional meals are prepared and served on time; read and understand recipes, labels, and instructions for food preparation; perform basic mathematical operations to determine the proportions of ingredients with a minimum of waste; follow oral and written directions; guide and provide concise instructions to Food Service Workers; cut, slice, and grind meat and poultry; maintain personal cleanliness and neatness; maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the position; prepare routine records and reports.
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Possession of a valid Food Handler Card issued by the County of Riverside or Food Safety Manager Certification.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation.
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For questions regarding this recruitment: Please contact Edgar Manzo at (951) 555 0951 or EMCardenas@rivco.org.Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries
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