Cook I: Hospital Kitchen | Growth & Impact

Texas Health and Human Services; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance for full-time

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Big Spring, TX, is hiring a Cook I at Big Spring State Hospital. The role performs routine food preparation for regular and therapeutic diets, follows menus and HACCP guidelines, and supports safe kitchen operations.

You will work under supervision, handle deliveries, and participate in sanitation, inventory, and serving tasks as part of a patient-focused food service team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation methods and sanitation standards.
• Skills in operating and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and complete basic math used in cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Maintains sanitation of dishes, kitchen and storage areas.
• Assists in serving food and handling cash where required.
• Follows HACCP guidelines and food service safety procedures.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Sanitation of equipment

English literacy

Follow instructions

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Big Spring, TX, is hiring a Cook I at Big Spring State Hospital. The role performs routine food preparation for regular and therapeutic diets, follows menus and HACCP guidelines, and supports safe kitchen operations.

You will work under supervision, handle deliveries, and participate in sanitation, inventory, and serving tasks as part of a patient-focused food service team.