Cook

CommonSpirit Health; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley is seeking a Cook to support patient, staff and visitors by preparing high-quality, safe meals in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will follow state and federal regulations, handle therapeutic diets, and maintain strict food safety, quality control, and sanitation standards while working with a team.

One year of food service experience and Texas Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience.
• Texas Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification within 30 days.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals per menu and dietary requirements.
• Monitors food temperatures and prevents cross-contamination.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food and equipment.
• Keeps cooking and serving areas clean and sanitized.

Skills

High-volume prep

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Grills

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job Requirements

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience and
• Food Handler Permit: TX, within 30 Days or
• Servsafe Certification, within 30 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Cooking Experience and
• Combination of education and experience

Where You\'ll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.