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Cook, Late Night
UT Southwestern Medical CenterUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026
About the role
Cook, Late Night - (929122)
Description
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Experience
1 year of cooking experience preferably in high volume environment and
Requires knowledge of standard cooking and sanitation methods and procedures.
- Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
JOB DUTIES
- 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.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportuni
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