Hospital Kitchen Lead Cook

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits starting on dayone

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City seeks a full-time cook to prepare a variety of hospital meals following recipes and procedures. This role may lead other cooks and perform advanced duties, while not providing direct patient care.

Requires two years of institutional cooking experience and either a Utah Food Handler Permit or a Food Protection Manager certification. Candidates with hospital kitchen experience and supervision skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of institutional cooking experience.
• Knowledge of hospital kitchen procedures and recipes.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Bakes, roasts, stews, fries, steam-cooks following hospital recipes.
• Adjust recipes for altitude and special diet orders.
• Maintain supplies and assist in catering functions when needed.
• Perform quality checks on taste and appearance of dishes.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and follow procedures.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Effective communication

Team coordination

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City seeks a full-time cook to prepare a variety of hospital meals following recipes and procedures. This role may lead other cooks and perform advanced duties, while not providing direct patient care.

Requires two years of institutional cooking experience and either a Utah Food Handler Permit or a Food Protection Manager certification. Candidates with hospital kitchen experience and supervision skills are preferred.