Cook

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking a PRN Cook to assist in preparing and providing quality meals and nutritional services for patients and staff. Responsibilities include delivering patient meals, maintaining kitchen and dining cleanliness, and preparing food for modified diets in collaboration with a Dietician.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least two years of quantity cooking experience, and a Food Handler's permit; CPR and Handle With Care certifications may

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years' experience in quantity cooking preferred.
• Licensure: Food Service Food Handler's permit.
• Certifications: CPR and Handle With Care may be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of patient meals, delivering food tray to units as needed.
• Ensure that the cafeteria and dining room remain clean and in adherence to all safety and health standards.
• Accurately prepare food for modified diets, consulting with Dietician as required
• Adhere to standards for food temperatures during cooking, serving and storage of leftovers.

Skills

Quantity cooking experience

Food safety

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Food Handler's permit

Job description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire offers multiple inpatient and outpatient programs designed to meet the needs of every patient, no matter the issue. From our inpatient adult, to our outpatient partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, our continuum of care can provide the treatment necessary to move our patients toward a more independent future.

Much more information available online at: https://bhbhospital.com/

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking a PRN Cook to assist in the preparation and provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients and staff.

Cook Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of patient meals, delivering food tray to units as needed.
• Ensure that the cafeteria and dining room remain clean and in adherence to all safety and health standards.
• Accurately prepare food for modified diets, consulting with Dietician as required
• Adhere to standards for food temperatures during cooking, serving and storage of leftovers.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Competitive Compensation
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years' experience in quantity cooking, preferred.

Licensure: Food Service Food Handler's permit

Certifications: Successful completion of CPR and Handle With Care certification; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

EEO Statement

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