Cook

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Little Rock is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of meals for patients and staff. The role involves collaborating with kitchen staff, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in commercial cooking. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in institutional or commercial cooking.
• Formal Culinary Education and ServSafe Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Serve food to patients, employees, and patrons.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

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Closing Date

05/06/2025

Type of Position

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Department

OPS | NUTRI Cafeteria

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The Cook collaborates with other cooks and food prep techs under the direction of a supervisor to requisition, prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, including soups, salads, bakery and entrees for patients, employees, or patrons.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School diploma/GED plus 1 year experience in institutional or commercial cooking.
• Must be able to work during Inclement Weather.
• Must be able to work rotating Weekends and Holidays.
  
  

Preferred

• Formal Culinary Education and ServSafe Certified.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cut, and cook food items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Clean and inspect gallery equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Apportion and serve food to patients, employees, and patrons.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Information

Constant Physical Activity

Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity

Stand Walk Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead Hear Taste or Smell Use hands to touch, handle or feel

Lift/Carry Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs.

Push/Pull Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs.

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility

Noise Level: Loud

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity

Near visual acuity

Hazards

Biological, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Sharp objects/tools, Chemical

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Frequent Physical Activity

Occasional Physical Activity

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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