Cook II (Full-Time /Days)

Texas Health Resources; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Rockwall is seeking a Cook II for Food and Nutrition Services to support high-volume hospital dining. You will produce hot and cold items, read recipes, adjust quantities, and ensure taste, texture, and presentation meet department standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2 years of kitchen experience in fast-paced settings, a Food Handlers certificate (within 30 days), and a team-focused, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of relevant high-volume food service experience.
• FHC - Food Handlers Certificate required within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets preferred.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce hot and cold items per department standards and recipes.
• Read and adjust recipes for quantity while maintaining quality.
• Ensure food presentation, flavor, and texture meet standards.
• Organize work for maximum productivity and read production sheets.
• Label and date foods per HACCP; follow sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen and serving areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Cooking skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Dependability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lift 50+ pounds

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Cook II – Food and Nutrition Services (Full-Time/Days)

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

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall, 3150 Horizon Rd., Rockwall, TX 75032

Work hours: 40 hours weekly, Days, Four 10-hour shifts per week, including alternate weekends.

Food And Nutrition Services Department Highlights

• Fast-paced, high-volume department.
• Diverse and inclusive team with a focus on exceptional patient care.
• We focus on producing high-quality products and utilize creativity and training in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Pref
• 2 years relevant experience in high volume restaurant, hospital, hotel, country club or Institution Req
• FHC - Food Handlers Certificate 30 Days Req
• Strong cooking skills with the ability to prepare a variety of menu items consistently.
• Attention to detail in food quality, appearance, temperature, and portioning.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets preferred.
• Commitment to food safety, infection prevention, and sanitation standards.
• Dependable attendance and strong time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support other kitchen operations as needed.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

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 Cook

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment program, as well as several other benefits.
• 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.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to serve the growing areas of Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Hunt County, eastern Dallas County, southern Collin County, and outlying areas. Our caregivers live in these tight knit communities too therefore we have a particular interest in providing the best care possible for you – our neighbors, friends, and family members.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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