Cook

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. JD Attached•

General Purpose of Job:

To prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, families, visitors, and employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Reviews production sheets to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, and desserts to be prepared. Prepares foods in accordance to diet restrictions when applicable. Follows standardized recipes when preparing foods. Assists in procuring needed items from designated areas. Cooks on grill areas of the cafeteria during meal service as assigned. Ensures food will be ready for specified mealtimes by following cooking schedules. Confers with Supervisor and/or Dietitians regarding modified diet preparations. Sets up patient trayline and cafeteria lines according to menu combinations and assist on patient trayline as needed. Maintains cooking area in a clean and orderly manner. Follows sanitation procedures in all food preparations. Notifies Head Chef and/or Coordinator with any food shortages. Completes special cleaning assignments. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations. Food Handlers Permit Until all children are well. Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll's approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll's rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.