Cook II (Full-Time /Days)

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook II – Food and Nutrition Services (Full-Time/Days) Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Rockwall, 3150 Horizon Rd., Rockwall, TX 75032 Work hours: 40 hours weekly, Days, Including every other weekend. Food and Nutrition Services Department Highlights: Fast-paced, high-volume department. Diverse and inclusive team with a focus on exceptional patient care. We focus on producing high-quality products and utilize creativity and training in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.

Requirements

2 years relevant experience in high volume restaurant, hospital, hotel, country club or Institution Req
FHC - Food Handlers Certificate 30 Days Req
Strong cooking skills with the ability to prepare a variety of menu items consistently.
Attention to detail in food quality, appearance, temperature, and portioning.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
Commitment to food safety, infection prevention, and sanitation standards.
Dependable attendance and strong time management skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands.
Positive attitude and willingness to support other kitchen operations as needed.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Pref
Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all areas of production, including both hot and cold production. Understands how to read and prepare simple or complex recipes to department standards. Demonstrate ability to adjust recipes for quantity.
Produce high-quality products; utilize creativity and training in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing. Understand department standards of food quality and recipe taste. Taste food prepared to verify flavor and texture standards. Demonstrates creativity in food presentation in both bulk service and individual plating.
Suggest menu or recipe changes so food will be used before expiration dates. Demonstrate judgment and creativity in food utilization. Understands menus and recipes.
Organizes work for maximum productivity; accurately reads, follows, understands production sheets, and avoids over production.
Labels and dates foods according to HACCP standards. Ability to learn HACCP sanitation guidelines and follow for safe food handling. Knows and performs proper procedure for taking and recording temperatures of food items, both raw and cooked and refrigerated units. Demonstrates and performs procedures when temperatures are inadequate according to standards. Understands the FIFO system of food production. Ability to follow / learn OSHA safety guidelines and safe knife skills.
Employee maintains kitchen and serving areas in a clean, neat, and orderly manner to exceed both department and TDH sanitation standards in both department sanitation and personal hygiene. Follows “clean as you go” as well as proper hand hygiene.
Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.