Hot Cook

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

1h

About The Position

UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Hot Cook to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department. The position is 40 hours per week, works varied shifts, and includes rotating weekends and holidays. Shift times include 4:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Preferred candidates are available for all shift times and have a strong work history in the food service industry.

The Hot Cook prepares and serves high-quality, nutritionally appropriate food that satisfies guests. The role follows safe food-handling procedures and maintains sanitation of the work area and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one year of previous job experience in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Availability for all listed shift times.
• Strong work history in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete advance preparation requirements for the next day of service.
• Produce high-quality hot food according to standardized recipes and production-sheet volume requirements.
• Prepare foods within designated timeframes and monitor usage during service to meet volume needs.
• Follow departmental safe food-handling procedures.
• Maintain an inspection-ready work area consistently.
• Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions for safe chemical use and store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
• Use and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines, following safety procedures.
• Provide courteous and helpful customer service daily.
• Chill, store, and record prepared and leftover food according to health department guidelines, and maintain temperature-cooling log documentation.

What This Job Offers

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