The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans, cut, and cook 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. 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). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS for retirement.
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

• High School diploma/GED plus 1 year experience in institutional or commercial cooking.
• Ability to work during Inclement Weather.
• Ability to work rotating Weekends and Holidays.
• Formal Culinary Education and ServSafe Certification (preferred).