Cook - Full-Time | Day/Evening Shift

White Rock Medical Center; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)

Employee events

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

White Rock Medical Center in Dallas is seeking compassionate food service staff to support meal preparation for patients, staff, and visitors. You will follow approved recipes, keep equipment clean, and maintain sanitary conditions while delivering timely meals in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, HIPAA awareness, and reliability. A high school diploma or GED is required, culinary training preferred, plus a city/state food service license.

Qualifications

• High volume restaurant or medical center kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitary standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintains kitchen equipment to standard and sanitary conditions.
• Maintains kitchen area to state required sanitary standards.
• Completes tasks on duty while following safety policies.
• Completes continuing education credits as needed.
• Serves meals to hospital staff and guests when volume requires.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training degree preferred

Job description

Description

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence.

White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.

Why join White Rock Medical Center?

• Competitive salary and benefits/Company 401(k)
• Employee programs and events.
• Paid Time Off and 5 Company Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.

Essential Functions

• Prepares menu items according to standard recipes
• Maintains equipment in kitchen to standard
• Maintains kitchen area to state required sanitary standards
• Completes all tasks on duty while adhering to safety standards and policies of the hospital
• Completes continuing education credits as needed
• Serves meals to hospital staff, and guests when volume requires

Behavioral Standards:

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintain effective relationships with customers and co-workers.

Collaboration/Teamwork

1. Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Requirements

Experience

• High volume restaurant or medical center environment preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Culinary training degree preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Current city/state food service/ sanitation license