Lead Cook FT

South Texas Health System; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves supervising food preparation, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, strong communication skills in both English and Spanish, and a commitment to excellence in food service. Join a collaborative team that values respect and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• 2 years of culinary arts training desired.
• 4 years of experience in high volume food production.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cooks and ensures food service techniques are followed.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Prepares and plans for the next day’s food service.

Skills

Food Sanitation Knowledge

Culinary Skills

Communication (English/Spanish)

Kitchen Safety Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Arts Training

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Must be familiar with the operation of food service equipment; Must have a working knowledge of food sanitation and knows acceptable techniques in handling and service of food to guests. Supervises other cooks and ensures proper techniques and procedures are followed on a daily basis. Bakes, roasts, broils, grills, steams all types of food product. Has responsibilities during tray line assembly process. Must help maintain floors clean and must assist with overall kitchen cleanliness. Consistently demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of work area. Knows how to lift properly and how to avoid careless kitchen related accidents. Has common kitchen safety knowledge. Wash certain items by hand, such as pots and pans. Plans ahead and sets up for the next day by prepping and planning accordingly. Communicates effectively with Supervisors/Managers pertinent information.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to read, write and communicate in English/Spanish languages.

2. 2 years of training in the culinary arts desired

3. Four years of experience in high volume food production as cook.

4. Experience in catering, menu planning, food preparation and service.

5. Basic computer skills desired.

6. Must be able to travel as needed for position

7. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. Certified by the City of McAllen or Edinburg (depending on facility employed) or accredited by the State of Texas and ANSI—the American National Standard Institute as a food handler

2. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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