Lead Hospice Kitchen Cook

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Austin is seeking a Cook to provide quality meal services and lead by example in the kitchen. The role follows dietary policies, delivers meals per room service orders, and ensures accurate paperwork.

You will inspect inventory, prepare meals, and maintain cleaning and temperature logs while supporting regulatory reporting. Experience in food service within medical or institutional settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with office software, such as Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• One year of food service experience, preferably in a medical or institutional setting.
• Current City of Austin Food Service Handlers Certification Card required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established dietary policies and procedures; keeps kitchen clean in compliance with regulations.
• Inspects food inventory on regular basis and disposes of out-of-date items.
• Prepares meals according to room service orders; delivers meals within the policy timeframe; completes paperwork related to meals served.
• Washes dishes and cleans up after meal preparation.
• Maintains daily, weekly & monthly cleaning logs, as well as temperature logs on refrigerator and dishwasher.
• Maintains appropriate inventories of food and beverages.
• Places orders for groceries and supplies; completes purchase orders and required paperwork.
• Ensure reports are completed and submitted to regulatory and community agencies.
• Provides training and orientation to new kitchen staff in established kitchen procedures & protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office software familiarity

English communication

Reading comprehension

Food service experience

Job description

Hospice Austin is seeking a Cook to provide quality meal services and lead by example in the kitchen. The role follows dietary policies, delivers meals per room service orders, and ensures accurate paperwork.

You will inspect inventory, prepare meals, and maintain cleaning and temperature logs while supporting regulatory reporting. Experience in food service within medical or institutional settings is preferred.