Cook

Catholic Health Initiatives; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals in a healthcare setting. You will prepare high-quality, safe meals for multiple therapeutic diets, following state and federal regulations and healthcare foodservice standards.

The role requires experience in high-volume food preparation, strong food safety knowledge, and a commitment to culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of food service experience.
• TX Food Handler Permit within 30 days or ServSafe Certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals per menu and dietary requirements using standard kitchen equipment.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain food safety to prevent cross-contamination.
• Label and store food and equipment; maintain sanitation in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

High-volume prep

Quality control

Education

HS/GED

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.

Pay Range

$16.06 - $22.69 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.