Cook

Cook

The Cook collaborates with other cooks and food prep techs under the direction of a supervisor to requisition, prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, including soups, salads, bakery and entrees for patients, employees, or patrons.

Minimum:

• High School diploma/GED plus 1 year experience in institutional or commercial cooking.
• Must be able to work during Inclement Weather.
• Must be able to work rotating Weekends and Holidays.

Preferred:

• Formal Culinary Education and ServSafe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cut, and cook food items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Clean and inspect gallery equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Apportion and serve food to patients, employees, and patrons.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Constant Physical Activity :

Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity :

Stand Walk Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead Hear Taste or Smell Use hands to touch, handle or feel

Lift/Carry Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs.

Push/Pull Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs.

Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility

Noise Level: Loud

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity Near visual acuity

Hazards :

Biological, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Sharp objects/tools, Chemical

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.