Cook II – Healthcare Kitchen Leader

Texas Health and Human Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance for full-time

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Cook II for the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center. The role involves preparing, cooking, portioning and serving meals for regular and modified diets, with supervision of kitchen staff as needed.

The position requires adherence to sanitation standards, safe operation of kitchen equipment, and collaboration with a healthcare food service team to support residents’ nutrition and well being.

Qualifications

• 6 months of food preparation work required.
• Experience cooking in healthcare food service preferred.
• Texas food handler training recommended; Food Manager certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, cooks and portions food for regular and modified diets.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment safely.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Cook II for the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center. The role involves preparing, cooking, portioning and serving meals for regular and modified diets, with supervision of kitchen staff as needed.

The position requires adherence to sanitation standards, safe operation of kitchen equipment, and collaboration with a healthcare food service team to support residents’ nutrition and well being.