Cook - Nutritious, Safe Meals for Behavioral Health

Summit BHC; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC’s Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for patients, staff and visitors. You will order, inventory and prepare meals, ensuring appealing, nutritious and high-quality offerings in accordance with dietary guidelines and infection-control standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two or more years in institutional food service; ServSafe or similar certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years’ experience in institutional food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares foods per policies, guidelines and menus.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure timely meals for regular and therapeutic menus.
• Follows recipes and portioning procedures for entrees, sides, and desserts.
• Stores and prepares food safely with temperature logs and stock rotation.
• Sets up serving tables and labels foods for modifications.
• Prepares leftovers with proper labeling and date tracking.
• Directs staff assisting in meal preparation and service.
• Maintains nutrition and quality while preserving dietary requirements.
• Monitors serving lines to ensure continuous food availability.
• Records temperatures and meal counts daily.
• Keeps kitchen clean and transports trash to dumpster.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and work areas for sanitation.
• Takes inventory and checks deliveries; assists with storage.
• Applies culinary techniques for special dietary needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Sanitation standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summit BHC’s Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for patients, staff and visitors. You will order, inventory and prepare meals, ensuring appealing, nutritious and high-quality offerings in accordance with dietary guidelines and infection-control standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two or more years in institutional food service; ServSafe or similar certification is a plus.