Cook

HCA Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HCA Healthcare as a Cook at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Contribute to a vital healthcare team by preparing nutritious meals and ensuring food safety. This role offers a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment dedicated to growth and community service.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation.
• Current Food Handlers Card required within 30 days.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is served at proper temperatures and time.
• Participate in cleaning and quality control tasks.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Cook with Del Sol Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Del Sol Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Cook to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under supervision, prepares all food items according to production needs and standardized recipes. Must plan production so that, food is ready at time required. Check for taste, texture, and appearance. Maintain food at proper temperatures in appropriate size serving pans and handles food following proper procedures to ensure sanitation and safety. Pulls required items in sufficient quantities to thaw according to menu forecasts. Keep area neat, clean, and sanitized. Complete daily cleaning as assigned.

POPULATION SERVED:

• Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient populations served:
• Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuron, GI conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, PVD, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare items according to standardized recipes for all meals.
• Have all food items portioned and served at appropriate time.
• Serve on tray line with accuracy and with diet standards.
• Pull items as per production sheet requirements.
• Prep items for the next day.
• Portion and garnish all food items.
• Assures food at proper temperature at all times. (HACCP)
• Performs all cleaning assignments.
• Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Control.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

PREFERRED

High school graduate preferred, although graduation from a technical school specializing in hotel or institutional school cooking may be substituted if worker has the required experience. GED or equivalent is acceptable.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

REQUIRED

* Current Food Handlers Card required. (Must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

REQUIRED

* Minimum 1 year of experience.

PREFERRED

• Must be able to read and write English sufficient to follow recipes and production standards.
• Must have a working knowledge of food preparation for modified diets. (Diabetic, low sodium, low cholesterol and low fat.)
• Must be able to operate standard kitchen equipment including; blender, slicer, grinder, chopper, mixer, oven, grill, steamers, steam jacketed kettles, fryer and tilting skillet.
• Must have ability to adjust recipe quantities and be familiar with food preparation terms and cooking methods. Prefer experience with cooking in an institutional setting and experience with cooking methods and modified diets.
• Must have experience in use of proper sanitation procedures and techniques.
• Must have working knowledge of food preparation for modified diets or willingness to learn.
• Must be able to plan output to meet service and time demands.
• Must have good organization skills. Entire shift spent walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, etc. may need to lift up to fifty pound in weight when putting up deliveries and taking out meat items for preparation and cooking.
• Needs an ability to forecast demand and assure preparation for scheduled meals.
• Must have communication skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, customers, and co-workers.

Del Sol Medical Centeris a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300+ patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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 in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Cook opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.