Cook Lead

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital in Houston, TX is hiring a Cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals, including therapeutic diets. You will follow state and federal food regulation standards in a healthcare setting while preparing high-quality, safe meals.

The role requires experience in high-volume food preparation and a strong understanding of food safety and hospital dietary needs. You will contribute to culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services.
• Food Handler Permit: TX, within 30 Days or
• Servsafe Certification, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Kitchen sanitation

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove tops

Grills

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

• Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. .
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services or
• Food Handler Permit: TX, within 30 Days or
• Servsafe Certification, within 30 Days

Preferred

• one (1) years of hospital experience
• Associates Other or two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate’s degree. , upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is 106 bed facility that is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.

Pay Range

$18.15 - $25.63 /hour