COOK (Full Time MORNINGS)

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, Four 10-hour shifts per week, including alternate weekends.

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.

Here’s What You Need Pref - 2 years relevant experience in high volume restaurant, hospital, hotel, country club or Institution Req - FHC - Food Handlers Certificate 30 Days Req

Attention to detail in food quality, appearance, temperature, and portioning.

Commitment to food safety, infection prevention, and sanitation standards.

Positive attitude and willingness to support other kitchen operations as needed.

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. 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. Understands the FIFO system of food production. 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.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Cook Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment program, as well as several other benefits.

Entity Highlights Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to serve the growing areas of Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Hunt County, eastern Dallas County, southern Collin County, and outlying areas. Our caregivers live in these tight knit communities too therefore we have a particular interest in providing the best care possible for you - our neighbors, friends, and family members.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!