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UPMC

Cook, UPMC

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Altoona, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$35,110 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Cook Fulltime

40 hours a week
day shift with rotation as needed
weekend/Holiday rotation Shift time start times: 4:30 a.

m., 5:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. All shifts will be an 8.5-hour shift AFSCME union

Posted:

August 6, 2026

Responsibilities:

Strives to maintain high standards of quality food production, including portion control, proper food temperatures and proper sanitation of equipment. Maintains proper rotation and storage of food items n walk-in coolers, reach-in freezers and refrigerators. Prepares and cooks food according to recipes. Must observe and follow proper food handling procedures (established by the F.D.A.) from preparation to storage leftovers, to include, but not limited to maintaining food temperatures below 41F and rapid cooling techniques. Participates in sampling and cutting new products. Develops and tests new recipes. Participates in menu planning, garnishing ideas, new recipe ideas for patient and cafeteria food service, and special functions. Records hot food temperatures of patient and cafeteria items. Must be able to calculate quantities of ingredients to meet specified requirements. Must be able to follow and adapt standard recipes. Understands the necessity for handling food according to sanitary regulations. Assists on patient and employee serving lines when needed and required. Responsible for the preparation of hot food items required for special functions. When assigned, assists with the service of special functions. Sets up hot food section of patient and cafeteria (employee) serving lines. Maintains equipment in cooks area, i.e. , sharpens knives, replaces can opener knives/blades, oils slicers. Prepares foods according to recipes, volume forecasts, and proper methods of food handling for patient line, employee cafeteria, special functions and special orders. Assures quantities are prepared in accordance with production sheets. Responsible to calibrate thermometer daily. Records hot food temperatures of patient and cafeteria items. Calculates quantities and ingredients and requisitions food supplies to meet requirements. Accurately completes calculations and required forms. Determines and records the disposition of any remaining food items at the end of each meal for both patient and cafeteria lines. Transport own pans to power wash sink and rinse if necessary.