Cook- LBJ Hospital- Full-time

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a cook to support its hospital food service operations. You will prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and under the direction of the executive chef or sous chef, contributing to meals for patients, staff and visitors.

The role requires basic education, experience in high-volume cooking, and the ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts. Commitment to quality and safety is essential in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED preferred or three years institutional cooking experience.
• Work experience: 2 years food preparation; high volume cooking preferred.
• License & Certifications: Food Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and instructions of the executive chef or sous chef.

Skills

Written communication

Math

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job summary

Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and instructions of the executive chef or sous chef

Minimum qualifications:

• Education: High School/ GED preferred or three years institutional cooking experience
• Work experience: 2 years food preparation. High volume food preparation preferred.
• License & Certifications: Food Handlers Certification
• Equipment Operated: oven, steam cookers, meat slicer, deep fat fryer and grill
• Communication Skills: writing/composing (correspondence/reports)
• Other Skills: Math
• Work schedule: weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime