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Job Summary:
VUMC Temp Force has a temp to hire opportunity for a cook at our main adult hospital. The cook is responsible for preparing food for patients and/or cafeteria customers following assigned production schedule and standardized recipes. Maintains sanitation and safety of work area .

Department Description:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center TempForce was created to connect temporary talent to all areas of VUMC. TempForce places diverse and skilled personnel to departments across the Medical Center.

The goal of Nutrition Services is to provide excellent care to patients and their families during their visit to Vanderbilt Medical Center. A wide variety of choices for eating at the Medical Center are available to visitors and family members. Our facilities include the Courtyard Cafe located at The Vanderbilt Clinic, the Vandy Cafe located in the Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt, and several kiosks located throughout the Medical Center campus that serve food & beverages.

The Nutrition Services Department serves approximately 1500 patient meals per day and more than 5000 employees and guests are served daily.

The Nutrition Services Department employs approximately 240 staff.

Shift:

• 6am - 8:30pm plus every other weekend
• Candidate will need to have the flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within a 6am-8:30pm time frame. This shift may vary from week to week to accommodate where needed. In addition, will need to be able to work every other weekend, rotating days and holidays.
• Length of Assignment: Ongoing- Temp to hire

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Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:

• Maintains and ensures food safety.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Uses approved cooking methods to prepare quality foods for patients/retail to achieve customer satisfaction.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.