Sr. Cook, Full Time

The University of Miami is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking medical research, and exceptional patient care. Located in South Florida, it operates UHealth-University of Miami Health System, the region's only university-based health system that integrates superior healthcare services with innovative medical education and research at the Miller School of Medicine. Serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, UHealth offers a comprehensive range of medical specialties and subspecialties, supporting more than one million patient encounters every year. This academic medical center prides itself on its tradition of excellence, recognized worldwide for outstanding teaching, research, and patient care. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer that ensures applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on federally protected categories.

This full-time Staff position is based at the UHealth Tower and operates on variable shifts between 3:00 AM and 8:00 PM, including weekends. The role primarily involves food preparation duties essential to maintaining the high standards of meal quality and customer satisfaction within the healthcare environment. Employees in this role will be responsible for washing, chopping, storing, and handling various food ingredients. They will also measure, mix, and season menu items carefully according to the facility's strict standards and operate various cooking equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely and efficiently. The role requires testing cooked foods to ensure they meet the required safety and quality benchmarks and serving food in proper portions onto appropriate receptacles, all while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in cooking areas and kitchen equipment.

Other key responsibilities include washing and sorting flatware, serving dishes, china, and glasses, checking and regulating temperatures of appliances, and strictly adhering to university and departmental policies to safeguard the assets of the University. This role is ideal for individuals with a minimum of one year of relevant experience and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Given the importance of hygiene and safety in a medical environment, employees must consistently comply with food safety regulations and operational standards.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, dental insurance, tuition remission, and more. This role presents a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and reputable academic health system known for its research and patient care excellence. The selected candidate will join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the community by supporting the nutritional needs of patients, staff, and visitors, thereby contributing to overall patient satisfaction and well-being.