Cook with two years of institutional cooking experience or the equivalency.
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Work-life balance
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
University of Utah Health is a renowned healthcare institution committed to enhancing the health and well-being of people through outstanding patient care, innovative research, and comprehensive education. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, it is nationally ranked and recognized for its academic research excellence, quality standards, and superior patient experience. The institution operates five hospitals and eleven clinics, delivering comprehensive services across a wide range of medical specialties and advancing healthcare outcomes while prioritizing patient satisfaction and safety. The culture at University of Utah Health emphasizes collaboration, leadership, respect, compassion, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust, which are integral to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of institutional cooking experience or equivalent
- Current Utah Food Handler Permit or Food Protection Manager certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work on-site, full-time with variable day shifts
- Ability to comply with all hospital sanitation and safety regulations
- Must provide updated resume and five professional references
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, crouching, standing, and walking
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively
Job Qualifications
- Two years of institutional cooking experience or equivalency
- Current Utah Food Handler Permit or Food Protection Manager certification accredited by ANSI
- Demonstrated human relations skills
- Effective communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to organize and facilitate functions with minimal notice
- Knowledge of cost-control methods and prioritization for timely delivery and service
- Knowledge of operating heavy mechanized kitchen equipment
- Ability to comply with departmental policies on attendance and evaluations
- Previous food production experience in healthcare settings preferred
- Previous supervisory experience may be preferred
Job Duties
- Bakes, roasts, stews, fries, steam-cooks, or otherwise prepares food products by following instructions and standard hospital recipes
- Utilizes knowledge of cooking methods and preparation time requirements to ensure timely provision of properly prepared foods
- Uses cooking knowledge and experience to adjust recipes for factors such as altitude or special diet orders
- Adheres to manufacturer instructions and hospital kitchen procedures when operating cooking equipment including slicers, choppers, steamers, broilers, griddles, fryers, braziers, blenders, microwaves
- Weighs cooking products to ensure proper portion delivery
- Cleans work area, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, storeroom, and utensils to comply with sanitation requirements
- Performs quality checks for taste and appearance of finished food products
- Uses department-specific computer software and menus to complete purchase and issue requisitions and forecast cooking production
- Sets up and stocks area for food service delivery and assists in serving cooked items
- Orders, rotates, and maintains stock levels required for cooking production
- Assists in completing all aspects of cooking production to ensure timely delivery
- Assists with catering functions including food preparation, setup, presentation, and clean-up
- May develop, modify, or experiment with hospital recipes and cooking procedures to improve kitchen output or services
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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