Expeditor/Patient Cook II

Davita Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Fort Worth is seeking an Expeditor/Patient Cook II to prepare food items for patients and families while ensuring compliance with dietary requirements. The position involves significant responsibility in food preparation, maintaining sanitation, and coordination with the kitchen team, offering a chance to contribute to patient satisfaction within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in food preparation and handling.
• Ability to follow oral and detailed written instructions.
• Capability to withstand extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient tray food according to guidelines.
• Organize ingredients and prepare food items in assigned areas.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certificate

Twelve semester hours of food production courses

Job description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Food & Nutrition Services

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Expeditor/Patient Cook II will assemble patient tray food/supply items according to presentation guidelines. Compares completed patient trays against tray ticket for compliance with diet order. Prepares food for patients and families in the room service style of food service. Responsible for organizing ingredients, planning, preparing the food items in their assigned areas of production and setting up foods by designated times, meeting customer satisfaction goals and expectations. Coordinates with Chef/Sous Chef/Supervisor regarding daily activities. Responsible for maintaining cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment and work area, and prepping ingredients for next day's production needs as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.

• Four years' experience in food preparation, handling, and presentation of foods in hotel, restaurant, institutional or retail cafeteria setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of weights and measures, perform mathematical calculations used in recipe conversions.

• Must be able to follow and relay oral and detailed written instructions, effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to perform duties throughout shift that require standing, walking, pushing up to 400# rolling carts, pulling, stooping, lifting up to 50# containers, and withstand extreme temperatures of hot and cold for periods of time.

• Twelve semester hours of food production courses preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must have City of Ft. Worth Food Handlers Card prior to employment.

• Card must be current at all times during employment.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.