Cook

Cook

The Cook collaborates with other cooks and food prep techs under the direction of a supervisor to requisition, prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, including soups, salads, bakery and entrees for patients, employees, or patrons.

Minimum:

• High School diploma/GED plus 1 year experience in institutional or commercial cooking.
• Must be able to work during Inclement Weather.
• Must be able to work rotating Weekends and Holidays.

Preferred:

• Formal Culinary Education and ServSafe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cut, and cook food items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Clean and inspect gallery equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Apportion and serve food to patients, employees, and patrons.
• Other duties as assigned.

Constant Physical Activity :

Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity :

Stand Walk Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead Hear Taste or Smell Use hands to touch, handle or feel

Lift/Carry Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs.

Push/Pull Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs.

Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility

Noise Level: Loud

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity Near visual acuity

Hazards :

Biological, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Sharp objects/tools, Chemical

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site