Hospital Cook

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking a Hospital Cook to prepare meals for staff, patients, and visitors in a hospital cafeteria. You will work with dietitians to create nutritious menus, manage inventory, and keep a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

The role requires at least two years of food service experience, knowledge of therapeutic diets is preferred, and county food handler certification is required on hire. This is a full-time, on-site position with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in food service; institutional cook experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desirable.
• County-specific Food Handlers certification required on hire and maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians
• Prepare 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
• Follow strict 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 an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items
• Properly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations

Skills

Food service experience

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available : Variable

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.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org .

Responsibilities

If you have experience as a Cook in a healthcare setting / healthcare hospitality you are encouraged to apply!

• 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

• 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

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• 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

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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