Cook

Ernest Health; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Full Time Cook to join their team at Mesquite Specialty Hospital. The role involves preparing healthy meals for patients and staff, ensuring safety standards, and managing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a Food Handlers License, and strong organizational and communication skills. Join a supportive environment that values employee feedback and wellness.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly challenges

Earned Time Off starting from your first day

Qualifications

• Food Handlers License required.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthy food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Create menus and order supplies.
• Maintain the hospital kitchen and cafeteria.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

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Overview

At Mesquite Specialty Hospital, we provide critical care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and have earned The Joint Commission's Respiratory Failure Certification. Our patients often require additional critical care services for complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation, and ventilator weaning. We operate a 40-bed hospital serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and surrounding communities.

We are seeking a Full Time Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer recognition, wellness, and retention programs aimed at enhancing the employee experience. We encourage sharing your work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and our Engagement Survey, where your feedback shapes our workplace. These platforms provide avenues for employees to share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits to support your health and financial well-being:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off starting from your first day

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; education or experience equivalent required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets, safe food handling, and Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Ability to work professionally with others.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

Provide healthy food for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring safety standards are met. Create menus, order supplies, and maintain the hospital kitchen and cafeteria, integrating the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Restaurants