Hospital Cook - High-Volume, Patient-Centered Kitchen

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Cook to support the new Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas, delivering meals and maintaining high cleanliness standards in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Responsibilities include preparing salads, sandwiches, and hot menu items, while collaborating with staff and ensuring safe food handling and timely service in a patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of standard cooking methods and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital kitchen and support teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Follow production guides and assemble food for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches, and cook menu items.
• Interact positively with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Maintain sanitation of work area and equipment; comply with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Cook to support the new Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas, delivering meals and maintaining high cleanliness standards in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Responsibilities include preparing salads, sandwiches, and hot menu items, while collaborating with staff and ensuring safe food handling and timely service in a patient-centered care environment.