Healthcare Cook & Assistant Chef - 401K + CEU Reimbursement

Cantex; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation, sick, holidays

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Cook/Assistant Chef to prepare patient meals in a healthcare setting, ensuring proper cooking per approved menus, sanitation, and compliance with regulations. The role involves labeling, dating, and storing foods, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and assisting in training staff.

Responsibilities include tray preparation, portion control, standardizing recipes, and helping maintain safe kitchen operations in a team-led environment.

Qualifications

• Current state Food Manager Certificate.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned menus.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Keeps temperatures and records for cold/hrozen items as appropriate.
• Trains or mentors Nutrition Services staff when needed.
• Ensures trays are prepared with correct flavor and temperature for patients.
• Standardizes recipes to meet menu needs and controls portions.
• Checks food supplies on vendor orders and unpacks deliveries as needed.
• Maintains orderly storage of all food items (dry, freezer, fridge).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Food Manager Certificate

Job description

Cantex is seeking a Cook/Assistant Chef to prepare patient meals in a healthcare setting, ensuring proper cooking per approved menus, sanitation, and compliance with regulations. The role involves labeling, dating, and storing foods, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and assisting in training staff.

Responsibilities include tray preparation, portion control, standardizing recipes, and helping maintain safe kitchen operations in a team-led environment.