Patient Dietary Cook — Nourish with Precision

Comanche County Medical Center; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Comanche County Medical Center is seeking a Cook/Aide to support patient, staff, and visitor nutrition services. The role involves basic food handling certification at hire, menu review, and food preparation following approved recipes.

You will coordinate meal timing, assist with dishwashing, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, ensuring accuracy of patient trays, and supporting dietitians with modified diets as needed.

Qualifications

• Has Basic Food Handlers Certification at hire or receives within 3 months.
• Prepares, washes, peels, chops, and mixes food items for cooking.
• Ensures food safety and quality according to department standards.

Responsibilities

• Review menus to determine types and quantities for service.
• Prepare and cook food for patients, staff, and visitors following approved recipes.
• Coordinate timing of preparation to meet service schedules.
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary kitchen areas.
• Deliver prepared meals to patients and ensure tray accuracy.
• Assist in stocking and organizing kitchen supplies and equipment.

Skills

Basic Food Handlers Certification

Food preparation

Safety adherence

Job description

Comanche County Medical Center is seeking a Cook/Aide to support patient, staff, and visitor nutrition services. The role involves basic food handling certification at hire, menu review, and food preparation following approved recipes.

You will coordinate meal timing, assist with dishwashing, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, ensuring accuracy of patient trays, and supporting dietitians with modified diets as needed.