Cook Assistant

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

No-cost preventive care

Paid time off

TRS retirement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a kitchen assistant to perform a variety of cooking duties, including preparation of hot and cold items, handling leftovers, testing recipes, and maintaining cleanliness.

The role requires a high school diploma and food prep experience in a high-volume setting; strong sanitation and safety awareness is essential. The position offers benefits and opportunities for growth within a renowned medical center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food prep experience in a high-volume foodservice operation preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department procedures.
• Assembles salads, sandwiches, and hot foods according to production guides and menus.
• Supports teamwork and cooperates with co-workers in daily activities; provides feedback on system improvements.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, vendors, and staff in a courteous manner.
• Maintains HACCP and production logs; temps and documents food temperatures daily.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Sanitation

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 so much 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. Perform a variety of cooking duties, including preparing of hot and cold food items, handling leftovers, testing new recipes, and cleaning the kitchen.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available 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

• Education
  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.
• Consistently follows production guides, menu and assembles food, supplies and equipment for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches. Consistently assembles hot food items as needed.
• Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities; presents constructive feedback regarding system failures and participates in resolution.
• Interacts positively and courteously with all customers (patients, visitors, vendors and co-workers in other departments) through direct interaction, telephone conversations or written materials.
• Maintains HACCP & production logs. Properly temps food and documents information. Turns in logs daily to proper location.
• Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food or defective supplies or unusual conditions.
• Follows procedures for sanitation of work area and equipment during food production. Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment at end of shift.
• Consistently cooks or bakes food according to recipe. Assist Cook position as needed with cooking and prepping items.
• Maintain established department goal for Press Ganey of 95.
• Maintain a minimum score of 90 on Health Inspections
• Maintain a minimum score of 90 on quarterly Gold Check
• Performs other duty as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.