What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hot Cook position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Do you have a passion for cooking and creating great meals?
Join the Food & Nutrition Services team at UPMC St. Margaret as a Hot Cook! In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and staff while working alongside a supportive team known for its strong leadership, positive culture, and exceptionally low turnover. If you have culinary or restaurant experience and are looking for a stable career with a team that values what you bring to the table, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
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