Cook II - PRN

AECOM; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Cook II, where you'll contribute to a fast-paced kitchen environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care. This role requires culinary expertise, creativity, and the ability to maintain high standards of food quality and safety. With rotating work schedules and a supportive culture, it's a great opportunity to grow in the culinary field while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Qualifications

• 2 Years relevant experience in a high-volume food service environment required.
• FHC - Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all areas of production, including both hot and cold production.
• Produce high-quality products, ensuring taste and aesthetic standards.
• Maintain kitchen and serving areas in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Independent Judgment

Creativity in Food Presentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

**Cook II**

_We’re looking for qualified_ **_Cook II_** _like you to join our Texas Health family._

**Work Location:** Texas Health HEB, 1600 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford, TX 76022

**Work Hours:** PRN; Rotating Schedule (open 7 days a week)

**Cook Department Highlights:**

· Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on exceptional patient care.

· We work together to serve our patients with graciousness and courtesy.

**Here’s What You Need:**

· High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

· 2 Years relevant experience in high-volume restaurant, hospital, or institution required.

· FHC - Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days required.

**Skills:**

· Ability to meet time standards required by production schedule.

· Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.

· Good communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to exercise independent judgment.

· Demonstrate initiative in assuming responsibilities.

· Must be cooperative, discreet, and courteous in handling visitors and employees.

**What You Will Do:**

· **Responsible for all areas of production**, including both hot and cold production. Understand 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. Demonstrate 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. Understand menus and recipes.

· **Organize work for maximum productivity**; accurately read, follow, understand production sheets, and avoid overproduction.

· **Label and date foods** according to HACCP standards. Ability to learn HACCP sanitation guidelines and follow for safe food handling. Know and perform proper procedures for taking and recording temperatures of food items, both raw and cooked, and refrigerated units. Demonstrate and perform procedures when temperatures are inadequate according to standards. Understand the FIFO system of food production. Ability to follow/learn OSHA safety guidelines and safe knife skills.

· **Maintain kitchen and serving areas** in a clean, neat, and orderly manner to exceed sanitation standards. Follow clean-as-you-go and proper hand hygiene practices.

· **Perform other duties** as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

**Additional Perks:**

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, health insurance options, healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.

**Texas Health HEB Highlights:**

Texas Health HEB is a 322-bed, acute-care hospital serving our community since 1973, located in the DFW mid-cities area, providing care to Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and surrounding communities.

We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, med-surg, intermediate care, oncology, behavioral health, emergency medicine, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care.

Texas Health HEB is Magnet designated, Joint Commission-certified, a Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU, and Level III maternal care. We are a top choice for emergency, surgical, women’s health, and cardiac services in North Texas.

Join our team and help us improve community health every day. You belong here!

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**Questions?** Email us at [e-mail].

Note: A resume is required when applying. Opportunities are only within wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.