Cook I 80%- Downtown Campus

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

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Dietary is seeking a Cook I to join the downtown Iowa City campus kitchen. Under direct supervision, you will prepare and cook a variety of foods using standardized recipes, while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards.

You will also assist in training staff, prepare salads and desserts, and manage food production records. Schedule: 11:00am-7:00pm, days vary and every other weekend, on campus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

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 directing the work of food service workers.
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
• Notifies supervisor of food and supplies, checks in items, and maintains production records.
• Cleans kitchen, utensils, and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.
• Serves food as required.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Yield judgment

On-the-job training

Teamwork

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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 standardizes 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:

1. Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.

2. Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.

3. Assists in on-the-job training and assist in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.

4. Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.

5. Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed. Checks in food and supplies as necessary. Maintains food production records.

6. Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.

7. Serves food as required.

8. Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.

9. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color, taste, texture, etc.).

2. Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.

3. Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.

4. Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.

5. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

6. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

7. Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

8. 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.

Additional Information

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

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .