Cook Assistant

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned medical center known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. This role involves preparing a variety of food items in a dynamic kitchen environment while ensuring high standards of food safety and sanitation. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration and professionalism, and you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth. If you're passionate about food service and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Food prep experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items and handles leftovers.
• Maintains HACCP & production logs and ensures food safety.
• Interacts positively with customers and supports teamwork.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Customer interaction

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases, and more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision. Performs a variety of cooking duties, including preparing hot and cold food items, handling leftovers, testing new recipes, and cleaning the kitchen.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• PPO medical plan, available from day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid Time Off, available from day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Food prep experience in a foodservice operation, preferably in a high-volume environment, preferred

JOB DUTIES

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department-specific procedures.
• Follows production guides, assembles food, supplies, and equipment for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches, and hot food items as needed.
• Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers; provides constructive feedback and participates in resolution.
• Interacts positively and courteously with all customers (patients, visitors, vendors, co-workers).
• Maintains HACCP & production logs, properly temps food, and documents information.
• Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies, or unusual conditions.
• Follows sanitation procedures for work area and equipment during and after food production.
• Consistently cooks or bakes food according to recipes; assists with cooking and prepping as needed.
• Maintains department goals such as Press Ganey score of 95, health inspection score of 90, and Gold Check score of 90.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. The holder must maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by law.

UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an educational and working environment free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status.