Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Hot Cook to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department!

This position will work rotating shifts with alternating weekends/holidays. Shift times are between 5am-6pm.

Preferred candidates will be available for all shift times. Preferred candidates will have a minimum 2 years of food handling experience, some catering experience preferred, ability to understand and follow recipes, and knife handling skills. Candidate must be capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling an average of 25-50 pounds, standing for periods of time, walking across campus as needed. Team members are expected to keep work area inspection ready at all times by following appropriate food handling techniques in accordance with ServSafe and ACHD food safety procedures in all aspects of the job.

Purpose:
Responsible for the preparation and service of high quality, nutritionally-appropriate foods that are satisfying to the guest. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.

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• Complete in-advance preparation requirement for next day of service.
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• Produce high quality hot food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
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• Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
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• Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
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• Maintain an inspection-ready work area on a consistent basis.
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• 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.
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• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
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• Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
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• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance to health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.
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HS Diploma/GED OR 1 YR previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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