Hospital Cook: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Lead

Palms-Behavioral-Health-3; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health is hiring a Cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines, allergy considerations, sanitation protocols, and infection control while maintaining appealing, high-quality meals.

The position is onsite, with responsibilities including inventory, ordering, setting up steam tables, and supervising kitchen staff to ensure timely service and consistent portioning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years’ experience in institutional food service.
• Serv Safe or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods per policies and approved menus.
• Cook and portion foods for regular and therapeutic menus.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and safe storage of foods.
• Direct kitchen staff to assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Inspect and store supplies and deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health is hiring a Cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines, allergy considerations, sanitation protocols, and infection control while maintaining appealing, high-quality meals.

The position is onsite, with responsibilities including inventory, ordering, setting up steam tables, and supervising kitchen staff to ensure timely service and consistent portioning