Cook I

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion for food to a role where your work makes a difference every day! As a Cook I, you’ll prepare quality meals that help provide a positive dining experience for patients, visitors, and team members. In the Cook I role, you’ll prepare and handle food using established recipes and food safety standards while supporting patient meals, retail dining, and catering services. You’ll help ensure every meal meets our standards for quality, safety, and presentation. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in the food you prepare, and thrive as part of a collaborative team, the Cook I position could be a great opportunity for you!

Requirements

Knowledge of cooking methods, food preparation techniques, and recipe execution.
Knowledge of food sanitation, food safety, and HACCP principles.
Ability to prepare food accurately, efficiently, and consistently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and inventory rotation procedures.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Effective verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, recipes, policies, and procedures.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving weights, measures, recipes, and food production.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of materials, methods, utensils, and equipment used in food preparation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational information.
Knowledge of patient safety, fire safety, security, infection prevention, and risk management practices.
Ability to follow standard precautions and infection control guidelines.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to operate standard office and kitchen equipment.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ability to safely prepare food according to recipes, production schedules, and food safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.
Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, or long-term care foodservice environment preferred.
High School Diploma or GED.
One year of foodservice experience in a high-volume culinary production environment.
Experience in a hospital, healthcare, or nursing home foodservice setting.
Knowledge of therapeutic diet preparation.
Additional certifications or training requirements may apply based on department, state, or facility-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient meals, retail menu items, and catered food according to production records, recipes, and established quality standards.
Perform short-order and batch cooking while ensuring proper food temperatures, presentation, and portion control.
Review production schedules and pull sheets to complete advance food preparation for upcoming meal periods and high-volume service needs.
Follow standardized recipes and production procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations and infection prevention standards.
Record and monitor food and equipment temperatures as required by regulatory and departmental guidelines.
Properly store, label, date, rotate, and organize food inventory to maintain food quality and minimize waste.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to established safety procedures.
Assist with receiving, stocking, and inventory management activities.
Communicate effectively with managers and team members to support departmental goals and efficient food service operations.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and team members.
Comply with all AdventHealth policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to safety, confidentiality, infection prevention, and risk management.
Perform other duties as assigned