(Archived) Urgent need for Cook - 1st and 2nd Shift Dallas, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

One of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, our client integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. Promoting health and a healthy society that enables achievement of full human potential their core values are Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, and Compassion. They are both invested in educating physicians, scientists and caregivers while finding better treatments and cures for their patients.

Job Summary

We are looking for individual to join our client’s team as Cook. You will plan, prepare, and cook food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for customers.

Job Description

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department specific procedures.
• Maintains all standards as required in department and hospital policy and procedure manual. Follows production guides, standardized recipes, menu and assembles food, supplies and equipment for daily preparation of salads, cook menu items and sandwiches.
• Labels and dates food for sale or storage appropriately. Cuts and trims meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables. Spices and seasons as required by recipe. Cooks, bakes etc. in appropriate utensil and/or cooking equipment. Carves, slices or otherwise portions foods to assure effective portion controls and optimums. Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients using appropriate procedures to prepare food items.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to standardized recipes. Utilizes variety of butcher utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers, and blenders.
• Reports supply shortages and/or low stock levels. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food or defective supplies or unusual conditions.
• Maintains required records as directed, such as temperature records. Serves on patient trayline. Assures quality consistency and attractive presentation.
• Follows procedures for sanitation of work area and equipment during food production. Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment at end of shift. Inspects that all equipment is in good working order and reports any defective supplies or equipment to supervisor.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings and training sessions.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills Required

• Requires knowledge of standard cooking and sanitation methods and procedures.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school or equivalent education required and minimum one (1) year cooking experience required, preferably in high volume environment.

Shift Schedule available in 1st and 2nd Shift
1st Shift - 4:00am - 12:30 PM
2nd Shift - 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM