Hot Cook

Join Our Team as a Hot Cook at UPMC Chautauqua!

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM |

Are you passionate about food service and making a difference in your community? UPMC Chautauqua is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Hot Cook to join our Food Services team! This is a full-time position with weekends and holidays off —a rare opportunity in the culinary world.

• Stable schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• No holidays required! Enjoy time with your family and friends

• Team-oriented culture: Work alongside professionals who care

• Make a local impact: Help nourish patients, staff, and visitors in the Jamestown area

As a Hot Cook, you’ll be responsible for the preparation and service of high-quality, nutritionally appropriate meals that are both satisfying and safe. You’ll be an essential part of a mission-driven team that supports the health and well-being of our community through food.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic and a willingness to cross-train in other areas of the department. You should be motivated to contribute positively to both your team and the broader community.

Responsible for the preparation and service of high quality, nutritionally-appropriate foods that are satisfying to the guest. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Complete in-advance preparation requirement for next day of service.
• Produce high quality hot food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
• Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
• Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Maintain an inspection-ready work area on a consistent basis.
• Adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. Store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
• Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance to health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.