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Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are looking for a Cook to join our team at The Healthy Hearth.

Duties:

• Under direct supervision, plans and prepares menus prepares food, and manages kitchen inventory.
• Plans, develops, and assesses costs for menus.
• Prepares new recipes/entrees, salads and other menu items.
• Monitors and maintains physical inventory weekly and/or monthly.
• Order produce and other food items on a daily basis.
• Participates in ongoing skill development courses in order to stay abreast of the latest trends in the food service industry.
• May prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
• Cleans and maintains food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: 12 months experience as a cook or graduate of culinary school.

Preferred: Familiarity with preparation of gourmet and specialty type menu items. Some experience in menu planning and costing.

Skills:

• Ability to understand & convert measurements
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment & supplies
• Ability to plan a health conscience menu.
• Ability to interpret information.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to understand profit and loss statement.

Certifications:

• Preferred: Valid Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certificate from the State of Oklahoma.

Working Conditions:

• Standard Restaurant Environment.

Special Instructions: Hepatitis A Vaccine required

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