Cook

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a cook to prepare and cook foods to order for a major patient-care and commercial cafeteria. You will follow cooking methods, manage supplies, and ensure safety and sanitation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent with vocational or on-the-job cooking training, and at least one year of cooking experience in demanding schedules; hospital or multi-site experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and speaking English required.
• One year of experience in food production and cooking in demanding schedules.
• Experience in hospitals and multi-site facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods to order in a patient-care and commercial cafeteria.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and sanitation compliance.
• Meet daily deadlines with accuracy and quality.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Safety & sanitation

Education

High School Graduation or equivalent plus vocational/onsite cooking training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs functions requiring sound knowledge and skill in quantity/batch cooking methods and procedures to assist in preparing and cooking foods to order required in the operation of a major patient-care and commercial cafeteria facility of the University Health System. Complies with University Health System and Department policies. Ensures the proper care and use of foods, supplies, equipment and complies with safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations. Maintains good guest and working relations. Assures the competent, efficient and timely performance of duties and assignments. Must meet established daily deadlines with accuracy and quality performance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

The ability to read, write and speak English, understand oral and written instructions, and do simple arithmetic is required. High School Graduation or its equivalent plus vocational or on-the-job training in cooking is required. Oneyear experience in food production and cooking in demanding schedules is required, or one year of experience including culinary school. The aforementioned with cooking experience in hospitals and multi-site facilities and University Health preferred. Computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office software programs and inventory/ordering systems etc. is preferred.