Hot Cook, Flex Full Time

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

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Flex Full Time Hot Cook to support inpatient dining, the cafeteria and catered events. You will prepare high quality hot foods according to standardized recipes and production sheets, while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

Shift times vary and include early morning starts (5am–1:30pm to 9:30am–6pm), with every other weekend and rotating holidays. A high school diploma or GED, or 1 year of previous food service experience, is required to qualify for the role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED OR 1 YR previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-advance preparation 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 to meet volume needs.
• Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Maintain an inspection-ready work area on a consistent basis.
• Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to chemicals; store chemicals away from food areas.
• Use and maintain equipment per guidelines; follow safety procedures.
• Provide courteous and helpful customer service daily.
• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food per health dept guidelines; maintain temperature logs.

Education

HS Diploma/GED OR 1 YR experience in lieu of HS Diploma/GED

Job description

UPMC Mercy – Flex Full Time Hot Cooks

The Hot Cooks support Inpatient dining, the cafeteria and catered events.

This position will work varied days and times with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Shift times include 5am-1:30pm, 6am-2:30pm, 7am-3:30pm, 8am-4:30pm, 9:30am-6pm. Possible shifts to 8pm due to catered events.

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.
• Use and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follow 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.