Cook Lead

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food services professional to join their team. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of food quality and sanitation while preparing meals that meet dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on patient care and safety, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative healthcare setting that values quality and teamwork. Join a team that is committed to advancing healthcare and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Champion food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
• Prepare and serve food within menu and dietary guidelines.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Education

Associate’s Degree

2 Years of Experience in Food Services

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove Tops

Grills

Job description

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 designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. 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 combination of education and experience in lieu of the Degree.

Required Licensure and Certifications
FHP: - within 30 days or 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

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training
None specified.

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.