Cook II

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for completing and maintaining all job performance requirements and standards as established by department-specific procedures. The Cook II consistently follows production guides, menus, and assembles food, supplies, and equipment for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches, and other menu items. They support teamwork and cooperation with co-workers, provide constructive feedback, and interact positively with all customers. This role also involves completing and tracking all record-keeping associated with HACCP, demonstrating the ability to work any position within the food production arena, and following sanitation procedures for work areas and equipment. The Cook II must maintain a minimum score of 90 on Health Inspections and assist in completing weekly inventory. They will also work with Cook's Assistants and Cooks in training, participate in in-services, and lead by example in food safety, physical safety, and culinary standards.

Requirements

• 2 years Cooking experience required, preferably in a high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma Or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department specific procedures.
• Consistently follows production guides, menu and assemble food, supplies and equipment for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches and cook menu items.
• 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.
• Completes and keeps track of all record keeping associated with HACCP including HACCP/Production Records, Roast Meat Charts, Thermometer Logs, Cooling Logs, Refrigerator and Freezer Logs.
• Able to demonstrate ability to work any position within the food production arena.
• Follows procedures for sanitation of work area and equipment during food production. Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment at end of shift.
• Maintain a minimum score of 90 on Health Inspections.
• Maintain established department goal for Press Ganey of 95.
• Assists in completing weekly inventory on all foods, paper products, chemicals and all other associated items in accordance with all menus, recipes, caterings, events and projects as required.
• Work with Cook's Assistant and Cook's in training and skill development. Participates in in-services directly related to production. Lead by example in food safety, physical safety, and culinary standards.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED