Hospital Kitchen Cook — Nourish Patients with Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco is seeking a skilled Cook to support patient meals and therapeutic diet plans in a hospital kitchen. You will plan daily cooking schedules, prepare and serve meals, and ensure temperatures and portion controls meet policy standards.

You will supervise assistants, maintain sanitation, follow Joint Commission and state regulations, and collaborate with nursing and dietary teams to promote patient wellness and satisfaction.

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.
• Assures food is served at proper temperatures and records these 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

Food safety knowledge

Meal preparation

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco is seeking a skilled Cook to support patient meals and therapeutic diet plans in a hospital kitchen. You will plan daily cooking schedules, prepare and serve meals, and ensure temperatures and portion controls meet policy standards.

You will supervise assistants, maintain sanitation, follow Joint Commission and state regulations, and collaborate with nursing and dietary teams to promote patient wellness and satisfaction.