Cook

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Cook to assemble patient meal trays according to diet orders and to prepare hot items for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes adherence to infection control standards and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, supporting a collaborative team, and taking initiative for professional growth while ensuring high-quality meals for patients and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months of food preparation/production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles patient meal trays according to diet orders.
• Prepares hot items for patients, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to infection control and food handling standards.
• Maintains setup, breakdown and sanitation of work area.
• Communicates clearly and supports a collaborative team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours of Work : 11:30 am to 8 pm

Days Of Week : M-F every other weekends

Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America)

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

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.