Cook II

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook II at JPS Health Network in Fort Worth prepares a variety of food items following tested recipes and correct cooking techniques. He/she sets up stations, cooks to order, and ensures food safety and sanitary practices for service.

Staff work with a range of equipment, maintain temperatures, and may be asked to perform other duties. Experience and food safety certification are required or pursued promptly after hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience in the food service industry.
• Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire from an approved TXDSHS program.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of foods following recipes and correct cooking techniques.
• Set up work stations with supplies for menu service.
• Cook to order foods per request with standard cooking methods.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen area and sanitize surfaces and tools.
• Serve and store food following safe temperature practices and handling.
• Operate commercial food service equipment safely and accurately.
• Work independently with minimal oversight.
• Adapt to changes in duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Safety

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title

Cook II

Requisition Number

46174

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

SUPPORT SERVICES - CLINICAL & NUTRITIONAL

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Support Services

Hours Worked

Varies

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Various/Rotating Shift

Job Description

Job Summary

The Cook II prepares a variety of food items including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods following recipes using correct cooking techniques to include prepares “to order” items for customers (e.g. grilled burgers, pizzas, pan pastas, stir fry, etc.). The Cook II sets-up work stations with necessary supplies to prepare menu for service; cleans and sanitizes work area, work surfaces, production equipment and cooking tools; and is responsible for serving and storing food in accordance with food safety guidelines.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Prepares a variety of food items including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods following recipes using correct cooking techniques.
• Sets-up work stations with necessary supplies to prepare for menu service.
• Cooks “to order” foods by request and in accordance with appropriate cooking methods and/or techniques.
• Maintains a sanitary work environment. Cleans and sanitizes work area, work surfaces, production equipment, and cooking tools using industry standard methods.
• Serves and stores food following correct food temperature maintenance, safe work practices, and uses safe food handling techniques (e.g. HACCP, Code Compliance, and other regulatory procedures).
• Operates, safely and accurately, a variety of commercial food service equipment, including knives, thermometers, measuring utensils, scales, toaster, food warmer, and microwave oven.
• Works independently with minimal oversight.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 plus years of experience with cooking in the food service industry.
• Food Handlers Certification (within 30 days of hire). Must be obtained through an approved TXDSHS licensed program/provider.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited program, college or university.

Location Address

1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States