Cook II: Healthcare Diets & Kitchen Leader

Health & Human Services Comm; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm in Brenham is seeking a Cook II to prepare and serve meals for residents on regular and modified diets. The role involves training staff, ensuring safety, and following state guidelines while delivering quality meals.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of food prep experience, strong knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment. Regular daytime hours with potential for overtime support this mission-driven facility.

Qualifications

• 6 months of food preparation work is required.
• 6 months experience cooking in a health care food service operation is preferred.
• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, cooks and assembles food for regular and modified diets.
• Guides, trains and oversees others in food preparation, equipment usage and sanitation.
• Calculates proper amounts of food to prepare and deliver to designated food service areas.
• Maintains sanitation of assigned areas and proper storage of leftovers.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment safely.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

English literacy

Team guidance

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health & Human Services Comm in Brenham is seeking a Cook II to prepare and serve meals for residents on regular and modified diets. The role involves training staff, ensuring safety, and following state guidelines while delivering quality meals.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of food prep experience, strong knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment. Regular daytime hours with potential for overtime support this mission-driven facility.