Cook Assistant

Job Description - Cook Assistant (940545) Cook Assistant (940545) Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! Job Summary Works under general supervision. Perform a variety of cooking duties, including preparing hot and cold food items, handling leftovers, testing new recipes, and cleaning the kitchen. Job Duties 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 and 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. Assists 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. Experience and Education (Preferred) Education High School Diploma or equivalent Experience Food prep experience in a foodservice operation, preferably in a high‑volume environment. Benefits PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage 100% 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 Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! Security and EEO Statement Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center