Cook

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics seeks a hospital food service cook to prepare a variety of items per established recipes and procedures. The role supports catering, setup, and on-time delivery while ensuring safety and quality standards in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include adjusting recipes for special diets and altitude, operating standard kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitation.

Qualifications

• Two years of institutional cooking experience is required.
• Utah Food Handler Permit or ANSI-certified Food Protection Manager certification is required.
• Licenses may vary by department; additional requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items following hospital recipes and procedures.
• Maintain sanitation and proper storage of foods and equipment.
• Assist with catering, set-up, presentation, and cleanup as needed.
• Monitor quality and adjust recipes for diet orders and altitude as required.
• Support production planning and stock levels to meet schedules.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Multilingual candidates welcomed

Tools

Slicers

Choppers

Steamers

Broilers

Griddles

Fryers

Braziers

Blenders

Microwaves

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position prepares a variety of food service items by following established hospital recipes and procedures. Incumbents may be given the responsibility to lead the activities of other cooks and perform advanced duties associated with the preparation and cooking of food products. The position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Bakes, roasts, stews, fries, steam-cooks, or otherwise prepares food products for cooking by following instructions and standard hospital recipes.

• Utilizes knowledge of cooking methods and preparation time requirements to ensure that adequate amounts of properly prepared foods are provided in a timely fashion.

• Uses cooking knowledge and experience to adjust recipes for factors such as altitude, special diet orders, etc.

• Adheres to manufacturer instructions and standard hospital kitchen procedures when operating machinery and equipment used in cooking including slicers, choppers, steamers, broilers, griddles, fryers, braziers, blenders, microwaves, etc.

• Weighs cooking products, as required, ensuring proper portion delivery.

• Cleans the work area, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, storeroom, and utensils in order to comply with hospital, county and state sanitation requirements.

• Performs quality checks for taste and appearance of finished food products.

• Uses department-specific computer software and daily menus to complete purchase and issue requisitions and to forecast cooking production for the cafeteria, catering, day care area, and patient needs.

• Sets up and stocks area for food service delivery and assists in serving cooked items.

• Orders, rotates, and maintains adequate stock levels required for cooking production by estimating needs according to the production schedule.

• Assists in completing all aspects of cooking production to ensure that ordered items are delivered on time.

• Assists with catering functions including food preparation, set-up, presentation and clean-up.

• May develop, modify, or experiment with hospital recipes and cooking procedures to improve kitchen output or services.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relations, computer literacy, and effective communication skills.

• Ability to organize and facilitate functions with minimal notice.

• Knowledge of cost-control methods and prioritization for timely delivery and service.

• Knowledge of operating heavy mechanized equipment including slicers, mixers, blenders, steam kettles, fryers, and choppers.

• Ability to comply with departmental policies regarding attendance and evaluations.

Qualifications

Required

• Two years of institutional cooking experience, or the equivalency.

Licenses Required

One of the following

• Current Utah Food Handler Permit.
• Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Previous food production experience in a health care setting.
• Previous supervisory experience may be preferred for some positions.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving equipment or objects. This position is subject to hot or cold temperatures and may be subject to hazards with equipment or cleaning chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employee and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86332
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 600am - 230pm Sunday through Thursday
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Kathryn F. Kirk Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH RET 60S BISTRO
Category Food/Nutrition
Workplace Set Up On-site