COOK (PRN)

Kingwood Pines Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and staff in a hospital setting, following approved menus and production sheets. This role requires adherence to dietary modifications and sanitation standards within a 24-hour facility.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent, plus experience in quantity cooking and knowledge of modified diets. A food handler’s permit and sanitation training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in quantity cooking; basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation; possession of a food handler’s permit as required; experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils.

Responsibilities

• The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.

Skills

Quantity cooking experience

Modified diets knowledge

Food service sanitation training

Food handler's permit

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

Website: www.kingwoodpines.com

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Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Tow (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking, preferred; basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit as required; experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils.

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