Cook II

Davita Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Cook II who will be responsible for organizing food preparation and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in food services. The Cook II will also maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and manage cooking duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food preparation and handling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of weights and measures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Organize ingredients and prepare food items.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment.
• Coordinate daily activities with Chef/Sous Chef.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Weight and measures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Twelve semester hours of food production courses

Job description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Food & Nutrition Services

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Cook II is responsible for organizing ingredients, planning, preparing the food items in their assigned areas of production and setting up foods by designated times, meeting customer satisfaction goals and expectations. Coordinates with Chef/Sous Chef/Supervisor regarding daily activities. Responsible for maintaining cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment and work area, and prepping ingredients for next day's production needs as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.

• 2 years of experience in food preparation, handling, and presentation of foods in hotel, restaurant, institutional or retail cafeteria setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of weights and measures, perform mathematical calculations used in recipe conversions.

• Must be able to follow and relay oral and detailed written instructions, effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to perform duties throughout shift that require standing, walking, pushing up to 400# rolling carts, pulling, stooping, lifting up to 50# containers, and withstand extreme temperatures of hot and cold for periods of time.

• Twelve semester hours of food production courses preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must have valid Ft. Worth Food Handlers Card or obtain within ten working days of hire.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.