Cook-PRN

Ernest Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly...

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas is seeking a PRN Cook to join our hospital kitchen team. You will provide healthy meals for patients, staff, and visitors, while following strict safety standards in a warm, coastal setting.

This role emphasizes menu planning, ingredient ordering, and collaboration with clinical staff to meet dietary needs. We value integrity, teamwork, and compliant food service operations in a busy inpatient environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed.
• Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

Food Handlers License

Knowledge of patient diets

Knowledge of clinical operations

Organizational & time management

Written & verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive

inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting. We are committed to

helping patients recover from disabling medical events – including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses – through personalized and intensive therapy programs. Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient’s specific challenges and goals. The hospital’s modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment. Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.

Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi is a coastal gem with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and plenty of outdoor recreation. Known for its laid‑back lifestyle, the city also offers strong healthcare and education sectors.

We are seeking a PRN Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.