Cook

Prime Healthcare; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Dallas is seeking a hospital cook to prepare meals for patients on therapeutic diets under dietitian guidance. You will follow recipes, portion sizes, and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

This full-time role requires at least 2 years of commercial cooking experience and a county-specific Food Handler certification. Day shifts from 6:00am to 2:30pm, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in food service, commercial/institutional cooking preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to recipes, portions sizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians.
• Prepare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs, such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or pureed foods.
• Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus that are balanced, appealing, and compliant with hospital policies and patient requirements.
• Follow strict sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Monitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items.
• Properly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Two years experience in food service

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available:Days

Employment Type:Full-time

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 6:00am to 2:30pm

Location: Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to recipes,portionsizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians
• Prepare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs, such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or pureed foods
• Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus that are balanced, appealing, and compliant with hospital policies and patient requirements
• Follow strict sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety
• Clean andmaintainkitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Monitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items
• Properly storefood tomaintainquality andcomply withhealth regulations

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.

County Specific requirement.

• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Pay Transparency

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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