Cook Assistant - Full Time
Security
Salary
Experience and Education
Job Duties
Maintains established policies and procedures, standard, and practices in food preparation to achieve departmental goals of high quality and nutritional meals. Follows production guides, menu and assembles food, supplies, etc. for daily preparation. Labels and dates food for sale or storage. Reports spoiled food or defective equipment. Uses variety of butcher utensils, etc. Reports supply shortages and low stock levels.
Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients using appropriate procedures to prepare food items according to standardized recipes. Performs tasks such as cuts and trims meat, fish, poultry and vegetables. Spices and seasons as required by recipe. Cooks, bakes, etc. in appropriate utensil or cooking equipment. Carves, slices, or otherwise portions foods to assure effective portion controls and optimums. Serves on patient trayline. Assures quality consistency and attractive presentation.
Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment at end of shift. Follows procedures for sanitation of work area and equipment during food production. Inspects that all equipment is in good working order and reports any defective supplies or equipment to super- visor. Cleans in areas of kitchen as directed by supervisor.
Performs other related duties assigned or requested.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.