Cook II

HCA Houston Healthcare; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with matched contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and loan assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland in Texas City, TX is seeking a Cook II to prepare, season, and cook a variety of items according to menus and production sheets. You will maintain safe, sanitary work areas and assist in training other staff.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety guidelines, proper use of equipment, and collaboration with kitchen teams to ensure portion control and quality standards. Equal opportunity employer and community-focused care are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of healthcare experience preferred.
• 2+ years of quantity cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HACCP/food safety guidelines/policies & procedures.
• Utilizes proper equipment to produce standard recipes.
• Communicates with other production staff regarding menus, recipes and portion sizes.
• Provides training and guidance to other employees performing related work.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Quantity cooking

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Cook II today with HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under general supervision, prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of food items in appropriate quantities while following menus, recipes and production sheets while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. Communicates with other production staff regarding menus, recipes and portion sizes. Provides training and guidance to other employees performing related work.

• Adhere to HACCP/food safety guidelines/policies & procedures
• Utilizes proper equipment to produce standard recipes.
• Utilizes systems to quality process/standards in food production
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need

• High School Graduate\Equivalent preferred
• 2 + years of experience in healthcare preferred
• 2 + years of experience in quantity cooking preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, has been serving Texas City, Texas for more than 60 years—bringing compassionate, “patients first” care into Galveston County and the surrounding communities. Since being founded in 1952, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland has grown from a 90-bed hospital to a 220+ bed acute care facility offering quality care with premium services. That growth is a reflection of the changing needs of our community and patients, as well as rapidly advancing medical technology. Our highly skilled staff and specialized physicians provide service excellence to all of our patients. Our services include inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services. We are a Level IV Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center. Together, we offer a complete range of specialized health programs to improve the health of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient‑centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cook II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.