Lead Food Production Cook

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Lead Food Production Cook, where you will prepare high-quality meals from scratch in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. You will lead a team, train new staff, and contribute to a culture of excellence and collaboration. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive workplace. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Options

Qualifications

• 3 years of food service or hospitality experience required.
• SERV Safe Certification required within three months of obtaining position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large volumes of food with high complexity and quality.
• Train and orient new staff members in food production.

Skills

Food Production

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Culinary

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full time, 100% FTE. Morning shifts with some holiday hours required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Work as a talented culinary expert to compose and prepare meals from scratch. You will be responsible for hot and cold food production in a high-volume kitchen. Enjoy this fast-paced, team environment while being able to quickly problem-solve and make decisions.

We are seeking a Lead Food Production Cookto:

• Follow all UW Health guidelines and policies regarding food safety and sanitation.
• Prepare large volumes of food with a high level of complexity, variety, and quality.
• Assess quality and condition of ingredients used in food production and prepare food production reports and documentation.
• Train and orient new staff members.
• Act as an effective leader for the Culinary Services Department and the organization.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Associate's Degree in Culinary, Hospitality, or Nutrition Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years food service, hospitality, or customer service experience Required
• 6 months leadership experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• SERV Safe Certification required within three (3) months of obtaining position Required

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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