Acute Care Cook — Nutritious Meals, Safe Prep

summitbhc; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Cook - Acute to implement menus, coordinate meal preparation, and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The role ensures compliant food safety, allergy considerations, and high-quality meals in a hospital setting.

Onsite position with responsibilities including inventory, temperature logs, and supervising kitchen staff. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Serv Safe or similar certification is preferred, with two or

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service role in institutions preferred.
• Must comply with sanitation guidelines and allergy requirements.
• Two or more years in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares foods following approved recipes and menus.
• Maintains temperature logs and proper storage of items.
• Sets up and maintains clean, organized kitchen areas and equipment.
• Directs kitchen staff and assists with serving meals.
• Ensures nutrition and dietary restrictions are respected.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Cook - Acute to implement menus, coordinate meal preparation, and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The role ensures compliant food safety, allergy considerations, and high-quality meals in a hospital setting.

Onsite position with responsibilities including inventory, temperature logs, and supervising kitchen staff. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Serv Safe or similar certification is preferred, with two or