Hospital Kitchen Cook: HACCP & Patient Dining

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a cook to prepare food for the cafeteria and patient services in a hospital setting. You will follow standardized recipes and may work as a grill cook in the cafeteria as needed.

You will ensure sanitary kitchen practices, HACCP compliance, and timely delivery of meals, while maintaining safety and adherence to regulations. A year of cooking experience in healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant or healthcare environment.
• ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for cafeteria and/or patient services and other areas assigned.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Works as a grill cook in cafeteria if needed.
• Preps food for production as assigned.
• Prepares salads and desserts according to standardized recipes.
• Oversee the preparation of the food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Assures that all BHS standards for safety, sanitation, and HACCP are always adhered to.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Determines whether a product is prepared correctly and decides if it is to be served.
• Checks patient trays-temperature and content.
• Communicate with verbal and written skills to coworkers and supervisors.
• Assured of the timely delivery of food.
• Checks temperature of prepared foods at various times during the day.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Communication

Teamwork

Education

English literacy

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a cook to prepare food for the cafeteria and patient services in a hospital setting. You will follow standardized recipes and may work as a grill cook in the cafeteria as needed.

You will ensure sanitary kitchen practices, HACCP compliance, and timely delivery of meals, while maintaining safety and adherence to regulations. A year of cooking experience in healthcare is preferred.