Job Information
University of Utah Child Care Cook in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/17/2024
Requisition Number PRN38570B
Job Title Cook
Working Title Child Care Cook
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 27.2
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F, some nights and weekends, schedule varies.
VP Area President
Department 00291 - Student Parent Support Center
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 18.00
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Student Parent Support Center performs a vital role at the University of Utah by providing support and child care services to students, faculty, and staff within the Division of Student Affairs. UKids Guardsman Way a child care program of the Student Parent Support Center is looking for an energetic, dedicated, and consistent person to fulfill the role of our child care cook.
This committed person will prepare a variety of food service items by following established child care specific recipes and procedures and ideally have two years of institutional cooking experience or equivalency. Demonstrated human relations, written documentation skills, and effective communication skills are a must. Previous food production experience in a child care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
Depending on the area of assignment, incumbents may be required to perform and/or supervise some or all of the following duties.
Prepare healthy food/snacks for children in our child care centers by following instructions/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.
Adheres to manufacturer instructions and standard kitchen procedures when operating machinery and equipment used in cooking including slicers, choppers, steamers, broilers, griddles, fryers, braziers, blenders, microwaves, etc.
Weighs cooking products as required to ensure proper portion delivery.
Cleans the work area, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, storeroom, and utensils in order to comply with county, and state sanitation requirements.
Performs quality checks for taste and appearance of finished food products.
May use department-specific computer software to complete purchase and issue requisitions, forecasts cooking production for the child care program based on daily menus.
Sets up and stocks area for food service delivery to classrooms; and assists in serving cooked items.
Orders, rotates, and maintains adequate stock levels required for cooking production by estimating needs according to the production schedule.
Assists in completing all aspects of cooking production to ensure that needed items are delivered on time.
May develop, modify, or experiment with recipes and/or cooking procedures to improve kitchen output or services.
Uses cooking knowledge and experience to adjust recipes for factors such as altitude, special diet orders, etc.
Responsible for monitoring packaged food ingredients for known allergens of the children in the center and making daily food substitutions for children with allergies, as needed. This includes awareness of all known food allergies and food sensitivities of children in the child care center.
Other duties as assigned
Problem solving
The incumbents in the is position are expected to be familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and are required to have a working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors.
Major challenges encountered by incumbents might include organizing and facilitating functions with minimal notice; limiting departmental waste by proper utilization of time and resources; implementing cost-control measures whenever possible; and prioritizing duties to ensure timely preparation, cooking, and delivery of ordered items. Also working with current food allergies and substitution decisions.
Comments
Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous cleaning chemicals utilized in sanitation procedures as well as equipment and supply hazards such as wet or hot work surfaces and sharp edges on food containers, and cutting devices. This position involves lifting and/or pushing heavy supply containers, equipment, and food carts. Incumbents must operate heavy or mechanized equipment including slicers, mixers, blenders, steam kettles, fryers, and choppers.
Incumbents must comply with departmental policies regarding attendance and periodic evaluations in order to perform the job duties acceptably in an early childhood classroom environment or early childhood kitchen.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of institutional cooking experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations, computer literacy, and effective communication skills required. A current food service worker’s permit is also required.
Previous food production experience in a health care setting is preferred. Depending on the area of assignment, up to four additional years of institutional cooking experience and previous supervisory experience may be preferred.
Sufficient vision to read small printed material as well as long distances across playgrounds and classrooms to supervise staff and children.
Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversation.
Ability to speak in an understandable tone with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation.
Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of aids):
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Must pass a Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( BCI ) background check
Must have or immediately obtain a Salt Lake County Food Handler’s Permit
Preferences
- At least one year previous experience in a child care setting is preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 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 University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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.
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.
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