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COOK I - 10033547

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $21.85 - $26.23 per hour

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

Cook I – Position Summary The Cook I prepares, portions, cooks, and presents a variety of hot and cold food items for multiple meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. While core responsibilities are listed below, City of Hope may assign additional duties as needed.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare and cook made‑to‑order menu items requiring short preparation times.
  • Operate food stations such as a la carte or grill, ensuring timely and accurate service.
  • Read food orders or follow verbal instructions to prepare items according to specifications.
  • Prepare meals for customers with special dietary needs.
  • Follow recipes and product directions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items.
  • Operate kitchen equipment to measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, and shred ingredients; trim and prepare meats, poultry, and fish; and produce batch items using basic cooking techniques.
  • Taste products, review menus, estimate food needs, monitor production, and maintain records to support accurate planning and requisitioning.
  • Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment while adhering to all safety and regulatory procedures.
  • Receive inventory and lift/move food supplies as needed.

Your qualifications should include: 

Minimum Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experience: 0 to 2 years of related work experience.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.

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