Clinical Kitchen Cook: Patient Meals & Safety

Sun Behavioral Health Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Houston is seeking a Hospital Cook to prepare, season and cook food for patients, staff and visitors, assist with inventory, and keep the kitchen clean while adhering to infection control standards.

Under supervision of the Director of Dietary Services, you will review menus, determine quantities, order supplies, supervise staff, and ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• A current ServSafe certificate within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
• Determines amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus and submits order to supervisor.
• Ensures meals are ready at specified times.
• Consults with supervisor regarding use of leftovers.
• Consults Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
• Supervises Food Services Workers when washing, trimming or preparing food.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Cooks meat, fish and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
• Tests foods being cooked to ensure proper cooking temperatures.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner.
• Assists in serving patients, when necessary.
• Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.

Skills

Menu planning

Inventory control

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and de-escalation certification

ServSafe certificate

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Grinders

Slicers

Job description

SUN Behavioral Houston is seeking a Hospital Cook to prepare, season and cook food for patients, staff and visitors, assist with inventory, and keep the kitchen clean while adhering to infection control standards.

Under supervision of the Director of Dietary Services, you will review menus, determine quantities, order supplies, supervise staff, and ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and safety requirements.