Sr. Cook, Full Time

University of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Senior Cook to prepare meals following recipes and portion guidelines, while customizing items to meet diners’ requests. This on-site role requires adherence to health and safety standards and effective teamwork.

You will supervise junior staff, assist in menu planning and cost control, and ensure equipment functionality and clean work areas in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant cooking experience.
• Ability to learn new procedures, work in a team, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food based on recipes and portion instructions.
• Customizes menu items to meet customers' requests and needs.
• Ensures health, safety, and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Oversees and trains junior staff and allocates work.
• Maintains equipment and keeps inventory records.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Tech proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Sr. Cook, Full TimeApply: On-Site: Miami, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R100101205**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The Senior Cook prepares food based on recipe and portion instructions provided by the organization. Further, the Senior Cook customizes food items on the menu to meet customers’ requests and needs. Moreover, an employee in this position ensures that applicable standards and regulations are being always followed at assigned facilities. **CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Remains mindful of each individual customer’s health conditions and religious requirements when preparing meals.* Ensures meal quality and customer satisfaction.* Maintains cleanliness of work area and ensures good personal hygiene.* Assists in menu planning and costing and offers ideas.* Oversees and trains junior staff and allocates work.* Prepares beverages, main courses, desserts, and other applicable dishes.* Maintains and operates all equipment used and ensures equipment is functioning properly at all times.* Keeps records of food inventory and confirms adequate levels.* Receives, stores, and signs for food items and supplies delivered by vendors.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. ***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessar***y. **CORE QUALIFICATIONS** Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. *This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.*The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff