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UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Food Service Cook to prepare and serve a variety of food items for the cafeteria, patient trays, and special events. You will act as a grill cook and in cold food areas while ensuring compliance with hospital policies. No patient care is involved.

The role requires 6 months of related experience; education is not required. You will work in a rotating shift with a mix of weekday and weekend coverage, and participate in maintaining sanitary,

Qualifications

• 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• FOOD PREPARATION - Prepare and serve food items in accordance with recipes to include cooking and baking a variety of foods; review production sheets to determine requirements and quantity for daily food preparation
• FOOD PREPARATION - Coordinate cooking schedule to ensure production is completed in a timely manner; may work in collaboration with nutrition staff in the preparation of special diets
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain and replenish food lines and breakfast carts; restock condiments and serviceware; transport food orders and/or supplies to designated locations
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain and record food temperature to ensure quality and compliance with applicable guidelines; label and store food items and utilize leftovers in accordance to guidelines and procedures
• SANITATION - Clean and maintain a sanitary work area; ensure compliance with Hospitals and state regulatory requirements
• FOOD PREPARATION - Required to work in cold food production as scheduled

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Cooking

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Food and Nutrition - UH

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Prepare and serve a variety of food items for the cafeteria, patient tray line and special events. Function as grill cook and in cold food areas. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed Responsibilities

• FOOD PREPARATION - Prepare and serve food items in accordance with recipes to include cooking and baking a variety of foods; review production sheets to determine requirements and quantity for daily food preparation
• FOOD PREPARATION - Coordinate cooking schedule to ensure production is completed in a timely manner; may work in collaboration with nutrition staff in the preparation of special diets
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain and replenish food lines and breakfast carts; restock condiments and serviceware; transport food orders and/or supplies to designated locations
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain and record food temperature to ensure quality and compliance with applicable guidelines; label and store food items and utilize leftovers in accordance to guidelines and procedures
• SANITATION - Clean and maintain a sanitary work area; ensure compliance with Hospitals and state regulatory requirements
• FOOD PREPARATION - Required to work in cold food production as scheduled

Qualifications

Education:

Essential

• Not Required

Experience

Essential:

1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience

Nonessential

No preferred experience

Credentials

Essential:

Not Applicable/Not Required

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential

Working conditions:

• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials