Cook

Summary of Job Duties

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.

Qualifications

• 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, cuts, and cooks 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.

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

• 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.
• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).