Cook Lead

Catholic Health Initiatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated food service professional to uphold food quality standards and ensure safety in food preparation. This role involves preparing and serving meals while adhering to dietary requirements, maintaining cleanliness, and operating various kitchen equipment. Join a leader in healthcare that emphasizes safety and evidence-based practices, contributing to groundbreaking research and clinical excellence. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact community health and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in food services or one year in a hospital setting.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
• Prepares and serves food according to dietary requirements and guidelines.
• Maintains proper labeling and storage of food products.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Education

Associate’s Degree

2 years of equivalent education and experience

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove Tops

Grills

Job description

Responsibilities

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
2. 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. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
3. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food, equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
4. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
5. Other duties as assigned by the leader.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not comprehensive of all responsibilities required of employees in this role. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services or one (1) year of hospital experience preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree or two (2) years of equivalent education and experience in lieu of the degree.

Required Licensure and Certifications

FHP: - within 30 days or as per state requirement

FHP:AZ - Maricopa, Yavapai

FHP:CA - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego

FHP:KS - Leavenworth

FHP:NE - Lancaster

FHP:NV - Clark

FHP: OR

FHP:TX

FHP:UT

FHP:WA

Additional Information

None specified.

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is a leader in research and clinical excellence, with breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our efforts have led to numerous research programs and initiatives for advanced treatments. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience, emphasizing safety and evidence-based practices. Our collaboration with the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine enhances our ability to provide comprehensive care, increase access to specialists, and revolutionize healthcare to save lives and improve community health.

Pay Range

$12.00 - $16.18 per hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.