Cook

Cook Job Summary and Qualifications

The Food and Nutrition Services Cook assists in the preparation of cooked foods for our patients, visitors and colleagues. Under direct supervision of the Executive Chef/Food Service Director, the Line Cook provides food that is safe, unadulted, and attractive, that is prepared within the food safety guidelines. Hospital nutrition services ensure that all patients are fed according to their dietary needs and restrictions.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepare, season and cook food for hospital patients, employees and visitors.
• Practice excellent food safety and sanitation procedures while working within the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Assist with special events and catering functions.
• Serve on tray line and work as salad/sandwich cook and grill cook when needed.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Food Handler’s Permit OR ServSafe Certificate required within 30 days of hire.
• A minimum of one year cooking experience with quantities of 100 or greater.

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.