Cook Assistant

Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

retirement programs

Paid parental leave

wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

public service loan forgiveness

Job Description

UT Southwestern Medical Center, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, is a world-renowned medical and research institution with over 75 years of excellence in healthcare. Recognized as the number 1 hospital in the region according to U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern is committed to advancing medical innovation, compassionate patient care, and fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism among its staff. With a strong focus on career growth and employee development, UT Southwestern offers a highly competitive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, onsite childcare, and merit-based wage increases. This institution prides itself on creating a rewarding and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to their roles.

The Cook position at UT Southwestern plays a vital role in daily food preparation and kitchen operations, under general supervision. This role is responsible for preparing hot and cold food items, testing new recipes, managing leftovers, and maintaining cleanliness within the kitchen. Working as part of a dedicated team, the Cook ensures adherence to production guidelines and food safety standards, including HACCP protocols. This position actively supports teamwork and collaboration, interacting courteously with patients, visitors, vendors, and coworkers. The role also requires maintaining accurate production logs and temperature checks, ensuring that all food preparation meets health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in food preparation within a high-volume foodservice operation and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ overall wellbeing from day one, including medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, among other benefits. Joining UT Southwestern as a Cook means becoming part of an exceptional team committed to culinary excellence and excellent patient care services, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
food prep experience in a foodservice operation, preferably in a high-volume environment
ability to follow production guides and recipes
good teamwork and communication skills
ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
customer service orientation
ability to properly document food temperatures and production logs

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
food prep experience in a foodservice operation, preferably in a high-volume environment
ability to follow production guides and recipes
knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
good teamwork and communication skills
ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
customer service orientation
basic food temperature and quality control understanding

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 including patients, visitors, vendors and co-workers through direct interaction, telephone conversations or written materials
maintains HACCP and 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
assists 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