Cook

American Advanced Management, Inc; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Specialty Hospital in Murray, UT, is seeking a cook to support the hospital food service department. The role emphasizes high standards of food quality, nutrition, sanitation, safety, and appetizing presentation for patients and staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus prior institutional cooking experience and state-regulated food handling certification. Hospital setting and regulatory knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a cook in lieu of education will be considered.
• Food handling certification as required by State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hospital food service department.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, nutritional value, sanitation, safety and presentation.

Skills

Culinary arts training

Food service experience

Institutional cooking experience

Therapeutic Diet experience

Regulatory knowledge

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Professional image

Computer skills

Drug-free workplace

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Salt Lake Specialty Hospital - Murray, UT, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Performs a variety of duties necessary for the operation of a hospital food service department. Maintains high standards of food quality, nutritional value of food, sanitation, safety and presents food in an appetizing manner.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a cook in lieu of education will be considered.
• Food handling certification as required by State regulations.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Culinary arts training preferred.
• Two (2) years of food service experience preferred, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience cooking and working in an institutional setting.
• Therapeutic Diet experience preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Food handling certification as required by State regulations.