Cook III
We’re looking for qualified Cooks to join our Texas Health family. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Kaufman. 580 Ed Hall Dr, Kaufman TX 75142

Work hours: Full Time Days -Weekends- Holidays - Rotating- 6:00am - 6:00pm 

Department highlights:

Efficient teamwork Life work balance An amazing company to work with. Growth opportunities 

Here’s What You Need

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required 4 years relevant experience in high volume restaurant, hospital, or Institution is required FHC - Food Handlers Certificate 30 days is required Ability to prepare aesthetically pleasing and appetizing menus. Demonstrate food creativity on a daily basis as recognized by Director/Manager. Ability to operate and instruct on all kitchen and cafeteria cooking/holding equipment.  Computer skills preferred. Good communication and organizational skills to exercise independent judgment. Ability to exercise independent judgment.

What You Will Do

Produces high quality products; utilizes creativity and training in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing. Follows department standards of food quality and recipe taste. Observes food preparation and tastes prepared food to verify flavor and texture standards.  Required to taste food prepared by other cooks.  Demonstrates creativity in food presentation in both bulk service and individual plating. Organizes work for maximum productivity; accurately follows and understands production sheets, and avoid over production. Make recipe or menu changes so that foods will be utilized before expiration date.   In the absence of Production Supervisor or Food Service Director/Manager, plan menu substitutions and supervise in designated areas.  Consult on special meals, events, and menus. Assist in menu choices, and recipe development utilizing cost analysis.  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. 5% Assist with training and education of staff in culinary skills. Through work, employee maintains kitchen and serving areas in a clean, neat, and orderly manner to exceed both department and TDH sanitation standards. Organizes work/area for maximum production, follows “clean as you go”.  Follows proper hand hygiene.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:
For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We’re a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day.  

We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine.  

Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We’re recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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