Cook, Zale

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan (day one)

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO) day one

TRS retirement programs

Parental leave benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a hospital kitchen cook to support high-volume food production for patients and staff. You will assemble salads, sandwiches, and hot menu items, following established recipes and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and timely service in a fast-paced environment. On-site with full-time hours, you will contribute to a culture of care and quality meals for the UT Southwestern community.

Qualifications

• 1 year cooking experience preferably in high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of standard cooking and sanitation methods and procedures.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department procedures.
• Prepares salads, sandwiches and hot menu items following production guides.
• Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities; provides feedback and participates in resolutions.
• Interacts positively with patients, visitors, vendors and co-workers in all communications.
• Maintains sanitation of work area and equipment; cleans and sanitizes at end of shift.
• Keeps accurate temperature records and labels food items with dates.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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

Required

• Experience
  1 year of cooking experience preferably in high volume environment and
  Requires knowledge of standard cooking and sanitation methods and procedures.

Preferred

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

JOB DUTIES

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department specific procedures.
• Consistently follows production guides, menu and assemble food, supplies and equipment for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches and cook menu items.
• 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.
• Performs responsibilities with adaptability to fluctuating workload by effectively prioritizing patient care needs.
• 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 completes responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner; successfully meets goals established in previous performance appraisal.
• Maintains all standards as required in the department, and Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Consistently labels and dates food appropriately for sale or storage.
• Consistently checks equipment to ensure proper working order; reports all safety hazards.
• Maintains required records as directed, such as temperature records.

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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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