Cook - PRN

Discovery Behavioral Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Houston, TX seeks a skilled Cook to support patient meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and Hospital policies. The role requires preparing meals, ensuring correct portions, and coordinating with the clinical nutritionist.

This PRN, on-call position offers flexible shifts such as 5am–1:30pm or 10am–6:30pm, with responsibilities including menu review, diet-tray accuracy, and adherence to HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of cook or similar role experience.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Prepare meals per planned menus and dietary orders.
• Ensure correct diet trays for patients.
• Maintain HACCP procedures and food safety standards.
• Assist in establishing production line and timely meals.
• Oversee dishwashing and waste disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety HACCP

Menu planning

Team collaboration

Administrative paperwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Position Summary

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Dietary Services.
• Work with the facility's clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times
• Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal
• Oversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures
• Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks.
• Assure that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.
• Assist the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that a patient's dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to patients who refuse foods served.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Employment Status

PRN, on-call

Schedule

5am1:30pm or 10am-6:30pm, as needed

Work Location

Houston, TX

Compensation Range

$15-20 hourly