Cook

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX is hiring a Cook to assemble patient meal trays according to diet orders and to prepare hot foods for patients, employees and visitors. You will handle set up, sanitation and timely service while maintaining infection control standards.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma and provides opportunities to work with a professional food services team in a 294-bed hospital environment with a focus on patient experience and safety.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 6 months of food preparation/production in restaurant/institutional establishments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly to team members.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance and maintain quality standards.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for professional growth and training.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Your Job: The Cook assembles patient meal trays according to specified diet orders. You will be responsible for set up, breakdown, and sanitation of food and non-food items for Methodist Food Services. The Cook will prepare hot food items for patients, employee and visitor meals while preparing consistent, high quality meals to patients, facility staff, family members, visitors and catering events while adhering to infection control standards, safety standards and food handling principles.

Your Job Requirements:

• High school Diploma or Equivalent required
• 6 months of food preparation/production in restaurant/institutional establishments preferred

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Hours of Work

11:45 am to 8:15 pm

Days Of Week

M-F every other weekends

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

About Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.