On-Call Cook for Hospital & Long-Term Care

North Houston Transitional Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Houston Transitional Care in Houston, TX seeks an experienced cook to manage the kitchen in the supervisor’s absence. You will prepare meals per menus, control portions, and maintain sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, preparing pureed foods, assisting with service, and training dietary staff. Requires ServSafe; hospital/long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience as hospital/long-term care cook.
• Must read technical procedures and recipes.
• Able to present information to managers and staff.
• Strong math skills including fractions and proportions.
• ServSafe certificate required; PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the kitchen safely and sanitarily.
• Prepare meals from prepared menus and portion controls.
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities; prepare pureed foods.
• Record food temperatures and ensure safety standards.
• Assist with serving and clean cooking areas and carts.
• Report concerns to Administrator or Director of Nurses.
• Supervise in absence of Dietary Supervisor; participate in training.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed; cooperate with staff.

Skills

Food safety

Recipe reading

Portion control

Quality presentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Certificate

PCC preferred

Job description

North Houston Transitional Care in Houston, TX seeks an experienced cook to manage the kitchen in the supervisor’s absence. You will prepare meals per menus, control portions, and maintain sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, preparing pureed foods, assisting with service, and training dietary staff. Requires ServSafe; hospital/long-term care experience preferred.