Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Cook - PRN On-Call

Discovery Behavioral Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Houston, TX seeks a skilled Cook to support patient meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and Hospital policies. The role requires preparing meals, ensuring correct portions, and coordinating with the clinical nutritionist.

This PRN, on-call position offers flexible shifts such as 5am–1:30pm or 10am–6:30pm, with responsibilities including menu review, diet-tray accuracy, and adherence to HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of cook or similar role experience.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Prepare meals per planned menus and dietary orders.
• Ensure correct diet trays for patients.
• Maintain HACCP procedures and food safety standards.
• Assist in establishing production line and timely meals.
• Oversee dishwashing and waste disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety HACCP

Menu planning

Team collaboration

Administrative paperwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Houston, TX seeks a skilled Cook to support patient meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and Hospital policies. The role requires preparing meals, ensuring correct portions, and coordinating with the clinical nutritionist.

This PRN, on-call position offers flexible shifts such as 5am–1:30pm or 10am–6:30pm, with responsibilities including menu review, diet-tray accuracy, and adherence to HACCP standards.