Healthcare Kitchen Cook – Patient Meals & Safety

San Marcos Treatment Center; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

San Marcos Treatment Center in Texas provides 24-hour psychiatric care to youth. This role handles meal preparation, portioning, and serving while ensuring dietary needs are met and food safety standards are followed. You will also manage inventory with the Food Service Manager and keep the dining area sanitary.

The facility emphasizes a supportive environment with a focus on nutrition and therapeutic care for children and adolescents. A high school diploma and food handlers card are required.

Qualifications

• Food, restaurant, or institutional service experience is required; hospital dietary department experience is preferred.
• The ability to read and write in English is required.
• Mental and emotional maturity and stability.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals following dietary recipes and menus.
• Monitor quality and temperature of foods before serving.
• Dishwashing and serving food in the cafeteria to patients and staff as needed.
• Ensure patient diets are met and accommodate special dietary needs.
• Maintain inventory knowledge and communicate needs to the Food Service Manager.
• Maintain a sanitary environment and follow all procedures at all times.

Skills

Confidentiality

English literacy

Maturity

Food service awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

San Marcos Treatment Center in Texas provides 24-hour psychiatric care to youth. This role handles meal preparation, portioning, and serving while ensuring dietary needs are met and food safety standards are followed. You will also manage inventory with the Food Service Manager and keep the dining area sanitary.

The facility emphasizes a supportive environment with a focus on nutrition and therapeutic care for children and adolescents. A high school diploma and food handlers card are required.