Cook II (PRN)

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

Savings plan match

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Plano, TX is seeking a Cook II to prepare food items from recipes, adjust as needed, and present meals for retail and catering orders. You will support Cook I and help ensure quality, safety, and timely service in an on-site kitchen.

Requires at least 2 years of food service experience; culinary degree preferred. The role offers PRN scheduling and opportunities to contribute to a patient-centered kitchen within a renowned pediatric hospital.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in food service is required.
• Ability to follow recipes and adjust items for allergies or dietary requests.
• Attention to food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food based on recipe instructions and customer request.
• Follows catering orders and adjusts items for allergies.
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food for display in retail locations and catering orders.
• Assists in training Cook I and supports the team to ensure recipes are followed.
• Operates various kitchen equipment and maintains cleanliness.
• Supports planning and coordination with Sous Chef as assigned.
• Maintains sanitary levels throughout food preparation and quality standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification within 30 days

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Cook II

Department: Food Services

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: PRN (As Needed)

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Prepares food items from a recipe. Is able to adjust/develop recipes as needed to provide a good quality product. Portions, arranges, and garnishes food for specialized events. Works in collaboration with the Cook I and gives guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food based on recipe instructions and customer request.


• Follows catering orders to determine type and quantity of food needed. Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies


• Portions arranges, garnishes food for display in retail locations and catering orders


• Assist in Training Cook I


• Collaborates and supports the Cook I to ensure recipes are followed and prep work is complete.


• Operates various kitchen equipment.


• Assist Sous Check with planning, coordination, and other tasks as assigned.


• Maintain cleanliness and proper operation of all kitchen equipment.


• Observe and maintain required sanitary levels throughout the food preparation process; ensure that foods meet standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 2 years previous experience in food services Required


• At least 5 years previous experience in food services Preferred

Education

• Required Training/Hours Pref Culinary Degree


• High School Equivalent (GED) Preferred


• High School Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Food Handler Certification-2R-FHC Essential Obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire, and maintain current status thereafter.

JOB PROFILE

• Has developed skills needed to perform a range of day-to-day activities


• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and has a basic understanding of how the team integrates with others


• Manages own workload by applying an understanding of team priorities; may provide assistance to less experienced colleagues


• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options


• Impacts own work by completing tasks that have quantitative and qualitative performance dimensions


• Exchanges straightforward information in routine situations

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.


• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure


• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)


• Caregiver Leave


• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.