Supplemental Cook - Ben Taub

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health, located in Houston, Texas, is looking for a skilled food preparer to join their team. The role involves preparing food in accordance with standardized recipes and the instructions of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of food preparation experience in a high-volume environment and possess a Food Handlers Certification. Flexibility in the work schedule, especially on weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of institutional cooking experience.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• 2 years of food preparation experience, high volume preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Ensure quality in all food preparations.
• Work flexible hours including weekends.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Math

Education

High School/GED Preferred

Tools

Oven

Steam Cookers

Meat Slicer

Deep Fat Fryer

Grill

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient‑centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and instructions of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED Preferred or Three years institutional cooking experience.
• License & Certifications: Food Handlers Certification
• Work Experience: 2 years food preparation. High volume food preparation preferred.
• Equipment Operated: Oven, Steam Cookers, Meat Slicer, Deep Fat Fryer and Grill
• Communication skills: Writing/Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
• Other Skills: Math
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Flexible