Cook I - Nutrition Services (Per diem)

Montage Health

Last Updated: 12/1/2025 1:52:33 AM

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Live Market Data for this Exact Role

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Current Days Open
255
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$31.98 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$42.76 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
255
First Seen
3/22/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$31.98 (Hourly)
12/1/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$42.76 (Hourly)
12/1/2025

Full Job Description

Welcome to Montage Healths application process! Job Description: Under the leadership of the department director and their assigned supervisor, the cook I is responsible for preparing high quality, nutritious foods for patients and customers. The cook I is required to prepare all foods/beverages according to Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula standardized recipes. The cook I is responsible for accurately following production schedules and meeting all production deadlines. The cook I is required to work in an organized, neat manner, and follow safe food-handling requirements. Experience The ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required. Passing a basic reading and math test is required. Basic computer skills are required. Working quickly and accurately is required. Basic food/beverage production skills are required. Cooking experience is preferred. Education High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education or experience in related field required. Licensure/Certifications ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or comparable food safety manager certification) at the time of hire or within six (6) months of hire is required. Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-DNI Assigned Work Hours: Per diem , varied days and shifts as needed. No set guaranteed hours in a two week pay period. This is not a full or part time position. Position Type: Per Diem Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $31.98 to $42.76 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.01 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.01 Montage Health, a nonprofit company, is a collection a montage of entities designed to keep people healthy and connected. Preventive, restorative, palliative, and coordinated care. Many parts operating with a single, shared vision.

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