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UPMC

Hot Cook, UPMC

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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

-5% projected decline

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a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Do you have a passion for cooking and creating great meals? Join the Food & Nutrition Services team at UPMC St. Margaret as a Hot Cook! In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and staff while working alongside a supportive team known for its strong leadership, positive culture, and exceptionally low turnover. If you have culinary or restaurant experience and are looking for a stable career with a team that values what you bring to the table, we'd love to hear from you!
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.