Cook Assistant

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma Or equivalent
• Food prep experience in a foodservice operation, preferably in a high-volume environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED