Lead Cook FT STHS Heart

Universal Health Services, Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a cook to operate and oversee high-volume food production in a hospital kitchen in McAllen, TX. The role requires knowledge of food sanitation, proper cooking techniques, and daily supervision of other cooks.

The candidate will assist with tray line assembly, uphold cleanliness, and ensure safe lifting and accident prevention while communicating key information to supervisors and managers.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, and communicating in English and Spanish are required.
• 2 years of culinary training desired.
• 4 years of experience in high-volume food production as a cook.
• Experience in catering, menu planning, food preparation and service.
• Basic computer skills desired.
• Ability to travel as needed for the position.
• Commitment to compliance with policies and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Supervises other cooks and ensures proper techniques and procedures are followed daily.
• Prepares and serves baked, roasted, grilled, steamed foods.
• Assists with tray line assembly and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintains clean work areas and safe lifting practices.
• Plans ahead by prepping and setting up for the next day.
• Communicates pertinent information effectively with Supervisors/Managers.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

High-volume cooking

Catering experience

Menu planning

Food safety

Basic computer skills

Education

Food handler certification (City of McAllen/Edinburg)

High school diploma or GED

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; or at least four years of prior experience as a Cook considered in lieu of a degree.

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