Food Production Cook (Full-Time) - University Hospital (Food Services)
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We are seeking a Food Production Cook to:
- Prepare large volumes of food with a high level of complexity, variety and quality. Prepare entrees, sandwiches, soups, starches, vegetables, sauces, and desserts for general diets and modified diets.
- Assess quality and condition of ingredients used in food production.
- Prepare food production reports.
- Train employees and students in food production techniques.
- Inspect the production to assure that proper food handling and sanitation standards are observed.
- Monitor supplies, food, and materials and request additional supplies as needed.
- Keep temperature records, record waste, write production requirements and prepare reports when required.
Education:
Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred – Associates degree in Culinary, Hospitality, or Nutrition.
Work Experience:
Minimum – One (1) year experience in high volume food production setting.
Preferred – Two (2) years' experience in high volume food production setting.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum – ServSafe certification required within six (6) months of hire.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Employee is expected to communicate effectively by sending, receiving and responding to information ensuring high level of patient and customer satisfaction.
- Employee must have ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Employee is expected to follow UW Health Work Rules, department dress code, sanitation, and safety work standards.
- Employee is expected to offer excellent customer service by being courteous, positive and sensitive to patient, guest, and staff needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communications including understanding of English language.
- Ability to perform simple math calculations.
- Ability to work scheduled shifts.
- Employee must be able to quickly problem-solve, make decisions, direct staff and work independently in absence of supervisor.
- Employee must be able to properly prepare and cook a wide range of foods including entrees, sandwiches, soups, starches, vegetables, sauces, and desserts.
Physical Requirements:
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position, scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 am to 1:30 pm, and Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. Holidays may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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