Cook with two years of institutional cooking experience, or the equivalency.

Food Service Cook

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

This position prepares a variety of food service items by following established hospital recipes and procedures. Incumbents may be given the responsibility to lead the activities of other cooks and perform advanced duties associated with the preparation and cooking of food products. The position is not responsible for providing patient care.

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Upload your most recent, updated resume that demonstrates a solid background in the qualifications required for this position.
• Include complete work history and relevant experience.
• Ensure their experience clearly reflects the required qualifications.
• Be able to meet the schedule, hours, and work location listed for this position.

Why join University of Utah Health?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance

Join our team and grow your career with us. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and events at uofuhealth.org/jobfairs.

Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review. Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status.

Upon selection, candidates must complete all required pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a background check, drug screening, and required immunizations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Bakes, roasts, stews, fries, steam-cooks, or otherwise prepares food products for cooking by following instructions and standard hospital recipes.
• Utilizes knowledge of cooking methods and preparation time requirements to ensure that adequate amounts of properly prepared foods are provided in a timely fashion.
• Uses cooking knowledge and experience to adjust recipes for factors such as altitude, special diet orders, etc.
• Adheres to manufacturer instructions and standard hospital kitchen procedures when operating machinery and equipment used in cooking including slicers, choppers, steamers, broilers, griddles, fryers, braziers, blenders, microwaves, etc.
• Weighs cooking products, as required, ensuring proper portion delivery.
• Cleans the work area, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, storeroom, and utensils in order to comply with hospital, county and state sanitation requirements.
• Performs quality checks for taste and appearance of finished food products.
• Uses department-specific computer software and daily menus to complete purchase and issue requisitions and to forecast cooking production for the cafeteria, catering, day care area, and patient needs.
• Sets up and stocks area for food service delivery and assists in serving cooked items.
• Orders, rotates, and maintains adequate stock levels required for cooking production by estimating needs according to the production schedule.
• Assists in completing all aspects of cooking production to ensure that ordered items are delivered on time.
• Assists with catering functions including food preparation, set-up, presentation and clean-up.
• May develop, modify, or experiment with hospital recipes and cooking procedures to improve kitchen output or services.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations, computer literacy, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to organize and facilitate functions with minimal notice.
• Knowledge of cost-control methods and prioritization for timely delivery and service.
• Knowledge of operating heavy mechanized equipment including slicers, mixers, blenders, steam kettles, fryers, and choppers.
• Ability to comply with departmental policies regarding attendance and evaluations.

Qualifications

Required

• Two years of institutional cooking experience, or the equivalency.

Licenses Required

• One of the following:
  • Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.
  • Current Utah Food Handler Permit.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Previous food production experience in a health care setting.
• Previous supervisory experience may be preferred for some positions.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving equipment or objects. This position is subject to hot or cold temperatures and may be subject to hazards with equipment or cleaning chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking