Cook Lead

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare facility is seeking a Cook Lead to oversee food preparation for patients, staff, and visitors. This role is vital in ensuring that meals meet dietary requirements and adhere to safety standards. The Cook Lead will champion food quality and sanitation, while also supervising staff to maintain compliance with regulations. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your culinary skills can make a significant impact on patient care and satisfaction. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of food service experience, including 2 years in hospital nutrition.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation for patients and staff, ensuring safe cooking techniques.
• Oversee staff compliance with food preparation processes and quality standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Sanitation Standards

Dietary Requirements Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handlers Permit

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove Tops

Grills

Job description

Overview

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Cook Lead will lead the preparation of food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Assists in the oversight of staff to ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

• 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. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years food service experience; including two (2) years hospital nutrition experience required.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Food Handlers Permit is required as outlined below:

Required Within 30-days of Hire:

• Texas - All Counties