Hospital Cook II: Lead Kitchen & Patient Meals

Health & Human Services Comm; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hiring a Cook II at San Antonio State Hospital. This journey-level role prepares, cooks, and portions meals for regular and modified diets, ensuring sanitary conditions and patient safety.

You will guide and train kitchen staff and work under the hospital's established nutrition standards. This full-time, day shift position requires at least 18 months of food service experience, a valid Texas driver license, and a willingness to obtain a

Qualifications

• 18 months of work experience in a food service operation.
• Valid Texas driver license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• ServSafe/food safety certification preferred or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, cooks, and portions food for regular diets.
• Guides and trains others in food prep and safety.
• Maintains sanitation and proper storage of leftovers.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment safely.
• Performs duties to support disaster response and COOP as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hiring a Cook II at San Antonio State Hospital. This journey-level role prepares, cooks, and portions meals for regular and modified diets, ensuring sanitary conditions and patient safety.

You will guide and train kitchen staff and work under the hospital's established nutrition standards. This full-time, day shift position requires at least 18 months of food service experience, a valid Texas driver license, and a willingness to obtain a