Hospital Cook

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

FMLA

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking a Hospital Cook to prepare meals for staff, patients, and visitors in the hospital cafeteria. The role involves coordinating with dietitians to meet dietary requirements and to help design nutritious menus, while maintaining safe, clean kitchen operations.

Working in a fast-paced hospital environment, you will ensure portion control, allergen awareness, and adherence to sanitation standards, with opportunities to contribute to patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• Two years experience in food service or institutional cooking (commercial experience preferred).
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is desired.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines.
• Prepare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs.
• Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus.
• Follow sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Monitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure adequate supplies.
• Properly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Dietary knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 8 -hour shifts

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX

We are seeking a Hospital Cook, sometimes referred to as our Food Service Cook. The Hospital Cook will work in our hospital cafeteria, responsible for preparing meals to staff, patients, and visitors while ensuring they meet dietary requirements and safety standards. The Food Service Cook will collaborate with dietitians to create menus, manage inventory, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment. Their role is vital in supporting patient health and satisfaction through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)

• C ook meals according to recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians
• P repare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs, such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or pureed foods
• Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus that are balanced, appealing, and compliant with hospital policies and patient requirements
• F ollow strict sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety
• C lean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• M onitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items
• P roperly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

• Two (2) years experience in food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.

County Specific Requirement

• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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