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Senior Cook-November 2024
Salt Lake City
Nov 28, 2025
About Senior Cook

  Overview

  As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

  This position is responsible to prepare and present a variety of food items following standardized recipes and procedures. The incumbent may lead and assign the daily activities for the culinary team. This position will conduct recipe audits, participate in culinary staff training, HACCP program oversight, create menus and develop standardized recipes. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

  Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

  Hurry and apply today! Submit your application online atemployment.utah.edu

  Upload most recent up dated resume with work history and experience.

  We offer a new competitive hourly pay rate and our New Hire $750.00 Sign on bonus!

  University of Utah Health offers fantastic career opportunities, great pay, healthcare benefits from day one! We also offer a 401 K retirement plan, and a work environment that values dedication, learning, and a work-life balance. Come join our team!uofuhealth.org/jobfairs.

  Responsibilities

  Bakes, roasts, stews, fries, steam-cooks, or otherwise prepares food products for cooking by following instructions and standard hospital recipes.

  Utilizes knowledge of cooking methods and preparation time requirements to ensure that adequate amounts of properly prepared foods are provided in a timely fashion. Uses cooking knowledge and experience to adjust recipes for factors such as special diets, food sensitivities, food allergies, food textures, etc.

  Assists culinary staff and chefs with menu development and the creation of standardized recipes.

  Performs recipe audits to guarantee accuracy promoting food safety for patients and customers.

  Adheres to manufacturer instructions and standard hospital kitchen procedures when operating equipment used in cooking and baking including but not limited to combi-therm oven, pizza oven, turbo chef oven, proofer, slicer, chopper, steamer, broiler, griddle, brazier, blender, and microwave oven.

  Weighs cooking products as required to ensure proper portion delivery.

  Cleans the work area including but not limited to refrigerators, stoves, ovens, storeroom, and utensils in order to comply with hospital, county and state sanitation requirements.

  Performs quality checks for taste and appearance of finished food products.

  Uses department-specific computer software and daily menus to complete purchase and issue requisitions and to forecast cooking production for the retail and patient areas.

  Sets up and stocks area for food service delivery and assists in serving cooked items.

  Orders, rotates, and maintains adequate stock levels required for cooking production by estimating volumes according to the production schedule.

  Assists with catering functions including food preparation, set-up, presentation and clean-up.

  May develop, modify, or experiment with hospital recipes and cooking procedures to improve quality and/or appearance, kitchen efficiency or services.

  Participates in the "Lean Path" waste management program.

  Assists chef's with HACCP and department sanitation oversight meeting local, state and federal regulations

  May serve as lead cook guiding and assisting in the training of less experienced culinary staff.

  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

  Demonstrated human relations, computer literacy, and effective communication skills.

  Ability to organize and facilitate functions with minimal notice.

  Knowledge of cost-control methods, revenue generation and prioritization for timely delivery and service.

  Knowledge of operating kitchen equipment including but not limited to combi-therm oven, pizza oven, turbo chef oven, shock freezer, proofer, slicer, chopper, steamer, broiler, griddle, brazier, blender, and microwave oven.

  Knowledge of industry trends.

  Ability to comply with departmental policies regarding attendance and evaluations.

  Qualifications

  Qualifications Required

  Three years culinary experience, or the equivalencyLicenses Required

  One of the following

  Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.

  Current Utah Food Handler Permit.

  * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

  Qualifications (Preferred)

  Preferred

  Associate's degree in a related field (culinary, hospitality, food management, nutrition, business).

  Culinary Arts Certification.

  Certified as a Culinarian by the American Culinary Federation.

  Culinary experience in a healthcare environment.

  Working Conditions and Physical Demands

  Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

  This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving equipment or objects. This position is subject to hot or cold temperatures and may be subject to hazards with equipment or cleaning chemicals.

  We are University of Utah Health. healthcare.utah.edu

  Physical Requirements

  Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

  Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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  Socialize this job opportunity to a friend, colleague, or family member:

  To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]

  EEO Statement

  University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

  Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

  University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

  To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

  Sherrie Hayashi

  Director/ Title IX Coordinator

  Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

  383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

  Salt Lake City, UT 84112

  801-581-8365

  [email protected]

  Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

  For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

  The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

  This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

  Requisition Number 66261

  Reg/Temp Regular

  Employment Type Full-Time

  Shift Evening

  Work Schedule Saturday to Wednesday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM some Holidays

  Location Name University of Utah Hospital

  Workplace Set Up On-site

  City SALT LAKE CITY

  State UT

  Department UUH CST 15E NCS Production

  Category Food/Nutrition

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