Hot Cook

UPMC Northwest hospital
Seneca, PA
Status: Full Time
Shift: typically, 10am - 6:30pm with rotating weekends & holidays.

Make a Difference—One Meal at a Time!
Join our team and help create a positive experience for patients by preparing and serving high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals. We’re looking for a self-motivated, team-oriented individual with strong customer service skills. 
In this collaborative hospital role, you’ll follow safe food-handling practices, keep a clean and organized workspace, and support departments across the facility. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
 

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.

HS Diploma/GED OR 1 YR previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED

Healthcare foodservice experience is a plus
 ServSafe certification is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran