Cook II

Texas Health Resources; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Texas Health Denton is seeking a Cook II to join our hospital kitchen team, preparing hot and cold items to department standards and supporting quality and safety in food service.

You will read and adjust recipes for quantity, ensure high-quality presentation, and comply with HACCP and safety guidelines. Requires 2 years of high-volume kitchen experience, a high school diploma, and a Food Handlers Certificate.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant high-volume kitchen experience required.
• Food Handlers Certificate (FHC) within 30 days preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items per department standards.
• Read recipes and adjust portions for quantity.
• Ensure food quality, taste and presentation meets standards.
• Label and date foods according to HACCP; follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Time standards

Kitchen equipment

Communication

Independent judgment

Initiative

Courtesy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Cook II

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201

Work Hours: Full-Time; Rotating Shifts

Department Highlights:

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on exceptional patient care.
• We work together to serve our patients with graciousness and courtesy.

Qualifications

Here’s What You Need:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is Preferred.

Experience

• 2 Years relevant experience in high volume restaurant, hospital, or Institution Required.

Certifications and Licenses

• FHC - Food Handlers Certificate 30 Days Required.

Skills

• Ability to meet time standards required by production schedule.
• Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrate initiative in assuming responsibilities.
• Must be cooperative, discreet and courteous in handling visitors and employees.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for all areas of production, including both hot and cold production. Understands how to read and prepare simple or complex recipes to department standards. Demonstrate ability to adjust recipes for quantity.
• Produce high quality products; utilize creativity and training in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing. Understand department standards of food quality and recipe taste. Taste food prepared to verify flavor and texture standards. Demonstrates creativity in food presentation in both bulk service and individual plating.
• Suggest menu or recipe changes so food will be used before expiration dates. Demonstrate judgment and creativity in food utilization. Understands menus and recipes.
• Organizes work for maximum productivity; accurately reads, follows, understands production sheets, and avoids over production.
• Labels and dates foods according to HACCP standards. Ability to learn HACCP sanitation guidelines and follow for safe food handling. Knows and performs proper procedure for taking and recording temperatures of food items, both raw and cooked and refrigerated units. Demonstrates and performs procedures when temperatures are inadequate according to standards. Understands the FIFO system of food production. Ability to follow / learn OSHA safety guidelines and safe knife skills.
• Employee maintains kitchen and serving areas in a clean, neat, and orderly manner to exceed both department and TDH sanitation standards in both department sanitation and personal hygiene. Follows clean as you go as well as proper hand hygiene.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Team Member:

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THR a great place to work

Texas Health Denton Highlights:

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we're one of Denton County's largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city's only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail] .

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.