What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hot Cook position at UPMC?
Join our team at UPMC Hamot as a Hot Cook, where you’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals that satisfy our guests. We’re looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their cooking skills, follow safe food handling procedures, and maintain a clean, inspection-ready workspace. In this role, you'll prepare delicious hot food items according to standardized recipes, monitor food usage, and ensure quality service. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to food safety, apply today to be part of our dynamic culinary team!
This position will be scheduled from 11:00am to 7:30pm. Rotating holidays and weekends are required.
Responsibilities:
- Complete in-advance preparation requirement for next day of service.
- Produce high quality hot food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
- Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
- Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Maintain an inspection-ready work area on a consistent basis.
- Adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. Store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
- Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
- Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
- Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance to health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.
Salary : $18 - $27
