Senior Cook - Full Time/Days

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Cook to oversee food preparation and cooking for patients and events. This role requires two years of cooking experience in a healthcare or hotel setting and adherence to food safety standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong culinary skills and customer service abilities while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years food service/large quantity cooking experience in healthcare or hotel setting.
• Food Handlers Permit required.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook entrees and specialty dishes for various events.
• Maintain food safety standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Coordinate meal preparation with food service coordinators.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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At Houston Methodist (HM), the Sr Cook position is responsible for the preparation and cooking of entrees, side dishes and other specialty products using the recipe collection provided. In addition to performing the duties of the Cook position, this position prepares specialty dishes for catered events including physician dinners, employee recognition ceremonies, and other high profile events. The Sr Cook position must maintain adequate production to support the needs of the patients, café, catering functions, and doctor's lounge. This position adheres with the HM Food and Nutrition Services Standards of Appearance and complies with relevant local Food Ordinances, reviewing and maintaining production records and cooling charts according to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. The Sr Cook position may be asked to assist in other food and nutition service areas, as needed.

People Essential Functions

• Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff. Communicates clearly and professionally to promote both work efforts and problem resolution.
• Notifies management appropriately with changes to menu items due to unforeseen events; i.e. spoilage, shortage, etc.
• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
  
  

Service Essential Functions

• Cooks food products for patients, café, catering functions, and doctor's lounge. Maintains high quality, proper temperatures and garnishes all plates.
• Coordinates with production and food service coordinators or other responsible role to ensure scheduled meal preparation and/or meal delivery.
• May assist in ordering and receiving of food deliveries. Transports food carts for meal service through corridors and elevators to food prep areas.
• Contributes to daily production meetings, keeping patient satisfaction and customer service standards a priority.
  
  

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Follows HACCP program to include: proper storage, prevent cross contamination, proper food storage, thawing, cooking, cooling, reheating temps, wrapping, labeling & date marking, documentation of food temps and cooler/freezer temperatures, correcting as appropriate.
• Prepares food, with knowledge of dietary restrictions, according to standardized recipes, menu, safe food handling and time schedule. Maintains proper storage and sanitation of all items in storage, refrigerators and freezers.
• Inspects all food for quality, freshness and appearance. Ensures all food beyond the expiration date is discarded.
• Maintains sanitation in work area to comply with all federal and state regulatory agencies, including local Health Department, Fire Department, DNV, etc., cleaning immediate work area concurrently and cleaning large equipment per posted cleaning schedule.
  
  

Finance Essential Functions

• Practices good cost control through the proper use and storage of food, supplies and equipment. Minimizes food waste through proper usage.
• Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as neede
  
  

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Recommends new food items from the creation to making it a menu item.
• Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• Two years food service/large quantity or volume cooking experience in healthcare or hotel setting
  
  

Licenses And Certifications - Required

• Food Handlers Permit -- training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  
  

Licenses And Certifications - Preferred

• ServSafe
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Strong knowledge of kitchen/food service equipment and sanitation principles
• Strong understanding of buffet receptions, upscale plated menu items, volume batch cooking
• Fundamental cooking techniques including braising, searing, etc.
  
  

Supplemental Requirements

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs No
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes
  
  

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No
  
  

TRAVEL**

• Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
  
  

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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