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Cook, Zale

UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX
Full-time

Essential Functions

  • Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department specific procedures.
  • Consistently follows production guides, menu and assemble food, supplies and equipment for daily preparation of salads, sandwiches and cook menu items.
  • Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities; presents constructive feedback regarding system failures and participates in resolution.
  • Interacts positively and courteously with all customers (patients, visitors, vendors and co-workers in other departments) through direct interaction, telephone conversations or written materials.
  • Performs responsibilities with adaptability to fluctuating workload by effectively prioritizing patient care needs.
  • Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food or defective supplies or unusual conditions.
  • Follows procedures for sanitation of work area and equipment during food production.
  • Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment at end of shift.
  • Consistently completes responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner; successfully meets goals established in previous performance appraisal.
  • Maintains all standards as required in the department, and Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
  • Consistently labels and dates food appropriately for sale or storage.
  • Consistently checks equipment to ensure proper working order; reports all safety hazards.
  • Maintains required records as directed, such as temperature records.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum one (1) year cooking experience required, preferably in high volume environment.
  • Requires knowledge of standard cooking and sanitation methods and procedures.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

The following is the acronym, PACT , and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center :

P-Problem Solving : Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers.

They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.

  • A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability : Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner
  • C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration : Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services.

Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication.

Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.

T-Teamwork : Employees work to contribute to the department’s success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Working Conditions

Work requires moderate physical effort; must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work in an environment with varying noise level, variation of temperatures and have exposure to a variety of kitchen equipment and tools.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Vice President for Human Resources Administration, or his / her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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