Summary

Works under general Supervision. Perform a variety of cooking duties, including preparing of hot and cold food items, handling leftovers, testing new recipes, and cleaning the kitchen.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food prep experience in a foodservice operation, preferably in a high-volume environment, preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Job Duties

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department specific procedures.
• Consistently follows production guides, menu and assembles food, supplies and equipment for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches.
• Consistently assembles hot food items as needed. Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities; presents constructive feedback regarding system failures and participates in resolution.
• Interacts positively and courteously with all customers (patients, visitors, vendors and co-workers in other departments) through direct interaction, telephone conversations or written materials. Maintains HACCP & production logs.
• Properly temps food and documents information.
• Turns in logs daily to proper location. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food or defective supplies or unusual conditions.
• Follows procedures for sanitation of work area and equipment during food production.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment at end of shift.
• Consistently cooks or bakes food according to recipe. Assist Cook position as needed with cooking and prepping items.
• Maintain established department goal for Press Ganey of 95. Maintain a minimum score of 90 on Health Inspections. Maintain a minimum score of 90 on quarterly Gold Check.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to prepare and cook hot and cold food items
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
• Ability to work in a team

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in Hospital kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Job requires prolonged standing and walking in addition to repetitive stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting. 
• Work in an environment with varying noise level, variation of temperatures and have exposure to a variety of kitchen equipment and tools.
• Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.