Cook PRN

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio operates a major patient-care and commercial cafeteria. This role supports quantity/batch cooking methods and ensures compliance with safety, hygiene, and sanitation policies.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, English literacy, basic arithmetic, and prior cooking experience; hospital food production experience preferred; computer knowledge and familiarity with inventory systems are a plus.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and speaking English required.
• Ability to read instructions and perform simple arithmetic.
• Experience in cooking and food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking foods in a hospital cafeteria.
• Follow safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain proper use of foods, supplies and equipment.
• Meet daily deadlines with accuracy and quality.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic arithmetic

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory/ordering systems

Computer knowledge

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs functions requiring sound knowledge and skill in quantity/batch cooking methods and procedures to assist in preparing and cooking foods required in the operation of a major patient-care and commercial cafeteria facility of the University Health system. Complies with University Health system and Department policies. Ensures the proper care and use of foods, supplies, equipment and complies with safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations. Maintains good guest and working relations. Assures the competent, efficient and timely performance of duties and assignments. Must meet established daily deadlines with accuracy and quality performance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The ability to read, write and speak English, understand oral and written instructions, and do simple arithmetic is required. High school diploma or equivalent experience required plus vocational or on-the-job training in cooking is preferred. Two years of work experience is required. Five years experience in food production and cooking in demanding schedules is preferred. The aforementioned with cooking experience in hospitals and multi-site facilities and the University Health system preferred. Computer knowledge and familiarity with software programs such as, inventory/ordering systems etc. is preferred. Maintain a current Food Service Managers Certification with photo from the Metropolitan Health Department is preferred.