Cook I 80%- Downtown Campus

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Cook I to support our on-campus food service at the downtown Iowa City campus. Under direct supervision, you’ll follow standardized recipes to prepare a variety of dishes, assist with staff training, and ensure sanitation and safety standards.

Schedule is 11:00am-7:00pm, with variation and every other weekend; part-time, on campus. Eligible candidates read, write, and follow instructions; background checks and credential verification apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Self-disclose any conviction history; background check required.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups and other foods.
• Cooks food for special diets from approved recipes.
• Assists in on‑the‑job training and directs food service staff.
• Assists in salad and dessert preparation.
• Notifies supervisor of needed food and supplies; maintains records.
• Cleans kitchen, utensils and equipment; secures cold storage.
• Serves food as required; maintains sanitation and safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Training others

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Dietary is seeking to fill a Cook I. Under direct supervision, performs general cooking duties using standardised recipes and performs other preparation and sanitation duties as required.

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.
• Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.
• Assists in on‑the‑job training and assist in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
• Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed. Checks in food and supplies as necessary. Maintains food production records.
• Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.
• Serves food as required.
• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color, taste, texture, etc.).
• Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.
• Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.
• Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide on‑the‑job training in food preparation to lower level employees.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Schedule: 11:00am-7:00pm days vary and every other weekend

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Emilio Villagrana or [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Cook I
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
• Contact Email: [e-mail]