Cook

10 Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi is looking for a responsible cook to prepare meals for patients, families, and staff. The role involves ensuring food safety, managing cooking schedules, and assisting with tray setups.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have a Food Handlers Permit. Experience in food preparation is preferred. The position requires adherence to hospital policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, and a commitment to cleanliness in food preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three months related experience in food preparation preferred.
• Food Handlers Permit is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food for various hospital stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies.
• Follow standardized recipes and cooking schedules.
• Set up patient trayline and cafeteria lines as needed.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Job description

General Purpose

To prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, families, visitors, and employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Reviews production sheets to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, and desserts to be prepared.
• Prepares foods in accordance to diet restrictions when applicable.
• Follows standardized recipes when preparing foods.
• Assists in procuring needed items from designated areas.
• Cooks on grill areas of the cafeteria during meal service as assigned.
• Ensures food will be ready for specified mealtimes by following cooking schedules.
• Confers with Supervisor and/or Dietitians regarding modified diet preparations.
• Sets up patient trayline and cafeteria lines according to menu combinations and assist on patient trayline as needed.
• Maintains cooking area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Follows sanitation procedures in all food preparations.
• Notifies Head Chef and/or Coordinator with any food shortages.
• Completes special cleaning assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Food Handlers Permit