Hot Cook

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Hot Cook to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department. The role requires 40 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays across several early shifts. You will prepare high-quality hot foods, follow recipes, and ensure safe, sanitary operations in a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates should have HS Diploma/GED or 1 year of food service experience. Licensure and safety certifications may be required as applicable. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in food service preferred but not required if other qualifications met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality hot foods following recipes and production sheets.
• Complete in-advance prep for next day’s service.
• Monitor food usage to meet expected volume during service.
• Adhere to safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, inspection-ready work area and equipment.
• Follow SDS guidelines and store chemicals away from food areas.
• Provide courteous, helpful customer service daily.
• Record and refrigerate leftovers per health department guidelines.

Skills

Food service experience

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Hot Cook to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department!

This position will work varied shifts, 40 hours per week, and rotating weekends/holidays. Shift times include: 4:30am-1pm, 5am-1:30pm, 7am-3:30pm, 8am-4:30pm, 9:30am-6pm.

Preferred candidates will be available for all shift times and will have strong work history in the food service industry.

Purpose:
Responsible for the preparation and service of high quality, nutritionally-appropriate foods that are satisfying to the guest. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.
Responsibilities:

• Complete in-advance preparation requirement for next day of service.
• Produce high quality hot food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
• Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
• Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Maintain an inspection‑ready work area on a consistent basis.
• Adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. Store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
• Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance to health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.

HS Diploma/GED OR 1 YR previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran