Healthcare Kitchen Cook & Team Lead

Cantex; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Cook/Assistant Chef to ensure patient meals are prepared and portioned according to menus in a timely manner. The role emphasizes sanitary food preparation aligned with local to federal guidelines and regular safety checks.

Responsibilities include managing food items on menus, labeling and storing leftovers, and assisting in training Nutrition Services staff when needed. Equal opportunity employer with a competitive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Current state Food Manager Certificate.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Appropriately and immediately labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.
• Maintains orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.

Skills

Food Manager Certificate

Quality food preparation

English proficiency

Job description

Cantex is seeking a Cook/Assistant Chef to ensure patient meals are prepared and portioned according to menus in a timely manner. The role emphasizes sanitary food preparation aligned with local to federal guidelines and regular safety checks.

Responsibilities include managing food items on menus, labeling and storing leftovers, and assisting in training Nutrition Services staff when needed. Equal opportunity employer with a competitive benefits plan.