Cook - Healthcare

Thomas Cuisine•Dallas, TX

9h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our REAL Food Mission! Cook - Healthcare | Location: Dallas, TX 75251 Compensation: $19-$20 per hour| Full-Time Schedule: two schedules are available: 4 days: Saturday-Tuesday, 10am-6pm 5 days: Wednesday-Sunday. Wed-Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm and Sat-Sun 6am-1pm. Job Summary We’re looking for a dedicated and energetic Cook to join our team in a fast-paced, professional kitchen in a healthcare setting. In this role, you’ll prepare and serve high-quality meals with attention to detail, safety, and presentation. You’ll work closely with a supportive team to ensure a clean, efficient kitchen environment while delivering excellent service and delicious food to our guests. If you’re passionate about cooking and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
High School Diploma/GED
Physical and Sensory Requirements This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Review menus and assemble all items needed for preparation.
Follow standard recipes and production sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
Must be skilled in patient services, modified diets, and meal prep.
Evaluate food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations.
Follow kitchen opening/closing procedures and handle food and equipment following sanitation and safety practices.
Assist with training new Food Service personnel.
Report repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
Meet time deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering.
Utilize progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum quality products.
Utilize appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques to ensure optimum quality.
Follow daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production, keeping food refrigerated as needed and using proper thawing procedures.
Document supply acquisitions appropriately, both when ordering and removing items from the storeroom.
Rotate supplies and maintain an orderly inventory at a minimum per level.
Ensure the safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices—hot food hot and cold food cold.
Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment.
Utilize proper food storage practices—cover, label, and date.
Perform other duties as assigned.