Lead Cook

CommonSpirit Health; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Cook Lead to oversee food preparation for patients and staff. This role is crucial in ensuring that all food is prepared safely and meets dietary requirements, while also maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation. You'll be leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and modifying food preparations to accommodate allergies. If you're passionate about food service in a healthcare setting and want to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food services or 1 year in a hospital.
• Food Handlers Permit required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in cooking areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Dietary Requirements Compliance

Quality Control

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove Tops

Grills

Job description

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

The Cook Lead will lead the preparation of food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Assists in the oversight of staff to ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

1. Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
2. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
3. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
4. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services required or one (1) year of hospital experience preferred.

Associate's Degree or two years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of Associate's Degree.

A Food Handlers Permit is required as outlined below:

1. Required Within 30-days of Hire: Texas - All Counties.