Hospital Cook & Kitchen Lead — Therapeutic Diets

Oceans Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking a qualified cook to support inpatient meal production for adolescents, adults, and seniors. You will plan schedules, prepare meals per therapeutic diet requirements, and ensure proper serving temperatures while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include directing kitchen staff, following recipes, and adhering to hospital policies. CPR certification and de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• Must complete culinary school.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a cook in a nursing home or hospital setting preferred.
• Read and write, follow recipes, measure ingredients, and understand therapeutic diets.
• CPR certification and Oceans approved de-escalation program required.

Responsibilities

• Plans daily cooking schedule to meet deadlines and follows standardized recipes.
• Directs the work of assistants and aides in a professional manner.
• Prepares and serves meals per menus, physician orders, resident preferences, and therapeutic diet spreadsheet.
• Ensures food is served at proper temperatures and records temperatures.
• Makes proper food substitutions within food groups as directed.
• Serves food on tray line at mealtime.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and covers kitchen equipment and follows cleaning assignments.
• Prepares for the following day's menu.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read & write

Follow recipes

Therapeutic diets

Plan & organize

CPR certification

Education

Culinary school

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking a qualified cook to support inpatient meal production for adolescents, adults, and seniors. You will plan schedules, prepare meals per therapeutic diet requirements, and ensure proper serving temperatures while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include directing kitchen staff, following recipes, and adhering to hospital policies. CPR certification and de-escalation training are required.