Hospital Kitchen Cook – Fresh Meals, High-Volume Prep

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily meal preparation and service. You will follow menus, assemble salads and sandwiches, and prepare cook menu items while adhering to sanitation and safety guidelines.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience and ability to read, write, and communicate in English. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and consistent, timely execution of duties in a high-volume

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year cooking experience required, preferably in high volume environment.
• Knowledge of standard cooking and sanitation methods and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department specific procedures.
• Consistently follows production guides, menu and assembles 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.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

English fluency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily meal preparation and service. You will follow menus, assemble salads and sandwiches, and prepare cook menu items while adhering to sanitation and safety guidelines.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience and ability to read, write, and communicate in English. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and consistent, timely execution of duties in a high-volume