Cook

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institute seeks a skilled Cook to prepare nutritious meals while ensuring safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen and hold a valid Food Handlers Certificate. This full-time position involves multi-tasking and adapting recipes to meet specific dietary needs. Benefits include medical, dental, and a generous PTO policy.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Company-paid disability

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a cook in a commercial environment.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following menus and specifications.
• Adjust recipes for desired results.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Multi-tasking

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions
• Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results. Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products. Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments
• Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation; knowledge of cleaning products and the appropriate methods of cleaning a variety of surfaces
• Must be able to work independently, in a result restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
• Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently
• Must have skills in maintaining information as highly confidential
  
  

Requirements

• Education: High School degree or equivalent preferred
• Required Licenses: Valid Food Handlers Certificate
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a cook in a commercial environment, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references
• Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently
  
  

If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!

Georgetown Behavioral Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.

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• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Customer Service

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