Culinary Cook (Healthcare Setting)

Denton Village by PureHealth; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free CEUs

401k plan

CareHeroes rewards

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Denton Village by PureHealth in Denton, TX, is seeking a full-time cook to oversee food production and quality control in a post-acute setting. You will follow recipes, ensure accurate labeling, maintain sanitation, and support the culinary team to deliver safe, nourishing meals to patients.

The role requires knife skills, knowledge of cooking techniques, and adherence to Health Department standards. A ServSafe certificate and a minimum of two years’ culinary experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years’ culinary experience or a culinary certificate/degree.
• ServSafe certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistent food projects following recipes with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Label, date, and rotate all products for safety.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work area per Health Department standards.
• Train prep cooks and culinary staff daily.
• Record temperatures three times daily.
• Follow menu for daily prep and special diets.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Inventory control

ServSafe knowledge

Health safety

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary certificate

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

Join a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At PureHealth, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement
• Free CEUs
• 401k Plan
• Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Career Growth

Join our team and grow with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Sun & Wed-Sat: 10:30a-6:30p; Friday: 6a-2p

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining and setting up food production and quality control of all food items prepared.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce consistent food projects while following recipes with reduced supervision and direction from the Culinary Manager, while maintaining quality presentation standards
• Exhibits an advanced knowledge, understanding and application of knife skills and cooking techniques
• Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment
• Properly label, date and rotate all products to ensure safe keeping and sanitation
• Maintain an organized, clean and sanitary work area in accordance with Health Department/ ServSafe standards
• Assist, train and guide prep cooks and other culinary staff members in daily tasks
• Basic understanding and knowledge of inventory control, requisitions and par levels
• Refer to menu for the following days prep and specific diet needs of customer(s)
• Record food temperatures three (3) times daily, according to temp. log
• Complete daily cleaning list

Competencies

• Completion of daily cleaning checklists
• Maintain clean and organized work space
• Knowledge of menu and special diets
• Safely use all kitchen equipment
• Accurate labeling and dating of items
• Ensure final product delivered to patient in accordance with PureHealth standards
• Offer support and assistance to culinary team members
• Accurate and timely recording of temperatures
• Demonstrates sanitation expectations

PureHealth Culture

PureHealth is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.

Work Environment

This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HIPAA

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization
• Basic computer and Microsoft Application skills. Must have an ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience
• Proficient in the English language. Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions
• Must show initiative and take action on observed needs
• Self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledgeable of kitchen equipment, good knife skills, and possess a full tool kit
• Knowledgeable of weights and measures, as well as basic math applications
• Must be able to assist, train and direct culinary interns and prep cooks in daily tasks

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a culinary role or a certificate/degree from a Culinary Institution
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a cook/chef role
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate

Preferred Education/Experience

• College/University Degree in a related field or a certificate/degree from a Culinary Institution
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a culinary cook/chef role