Cook

HCA Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility as a Cook. This role offers a chance to impact patient experiences positively while working in a supportive environment. Your culinary skills will be essential in preparing safe and appealing meals for patients, visitors, and staff. With a focus on high-quality care and teamwork, this position provides a unique opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction. If you are passionate about food service and patient care, we invite you to apply and be part of a community that values integrity and compassion.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Flexible spending accounts

Legal counseling

Referral services

Colleague recognition program

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food service required.
• Must obtain RFSM within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cold and hot menu items for patients and staff.
• Maintains kitchen equipment and sanitary standards.
• Assists in storage of deliveries and performs other duties.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

Registered Food Service Manager (RFSM)

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Cook today with Medical City Arlington.

Benefits

Medical City Arlington offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Cook. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Food and Nutrition Services Cook assists in the preparation of cooked foods for our patients, visitors, and colleagues. The Line Cook provides food that is safe, unadulterated, attractive, and prepared within the guidelines of the Texas Department of Health, Medicare, and JCAHO. The hospital dining schedule features hours and shifts that create a great work-life balance. Your food service experience and commitment to service, safety, and professionalism will contribute to a positive experience for our patients, visitors, and colleagues.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepares both cold and hot menu items according to standard recipes for patients, employees, cafeteria customers, physicians, community agencies, and catering events.
• Maintains equipment in the kitchen to standard.
• Assists in storage of deliveries.
• Maintains kitchen area to state-required sanitary standards.
• Completes all tasks on duty while adhering to safety standards and policies of the hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Registered Food Service Manager (RFSM) or Food Safety Manager must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 2 years of experience required.

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical, and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians, and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians representing a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients have access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion dollars on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.”
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cook opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.