Cook - Part Time | Day/Evening Shift

About the role

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, serving Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. The hospital specializes in comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine. Its mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence. White Rock Medical Center seeks compassionate, care‑minded individuals to join the team and make a difference, offering opportunities to advance skills in a supportive, patient‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to standard recipes
• Maintains equipment in kitchen to standard
• Maintains kitchen area to state required sanitary standards
• Completes all tasks on duty while adhering to safety standards and policies of the hospital
• Completes continuing education credits as needed
• Serves meals to hospital staff, and guests when volume requires
• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co‑worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Requirements

• Experience: High volume restaurant or medical center environment preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Culinary training degree preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Current city/state food service/sanitation license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Company 401(k)
• Employee programs and events
• Paid Time Off and 5 Company Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays
• Employer paid life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.