Senior Cook Food Nutrition Services
Senior Cook Food Nutrition Services
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15-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
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15-04-2025
Job Description
Overview
At Houston Methodist (HM) the Sr Cook position is responsible for the preparation and cooking of entrees side dishes and other specialty products using the recipe collection provided. In addition to performing the duties of the Cook position this position prepares specialty dishes for catered events including physician dinners employee recognition ceremonies and other highprofile events. The Sr Cook position must maintain adequate production to support the needs of the patients caf catering functions and doctors lounge. This position adheres with the HM Food and Nutrition Services Standards of Appearance and complies with relevant local Food Ordinances reviewing and maintaining production records and cooling charts according to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. The Sr Cook position may be asked to assist in other food and nutrition service areas as needed.
Houston Methodist Standard
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- Interacts in a positive professional manner with patients family and staff. Communicates clearly and professionally to promote both work efforts and problem resolution.
- Notifies management appropriately with changes to menu items due to unforeseen events; i.e. spoilage shortage etc.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement i.e. peertopeer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Cooks food products for patients caf catering functions and doctors lounge. Maintains high quality proper temperatures and garnishes all plates.
- Coordinates with production and food service coordinators or other responsible role to ensure scheduled meal preparation and/or meal delivery.
- May assist in ordering and receiving of food deliveries. Transports food carts for meal service through corridors and elevators to food prep areas.
- Contributes to daily production meetings keeping patient satisfaction and customer service standards a priority.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows HACCP program to include: proper storage preventing cross contamination proper food storage thawing cooking cooling reheating temps wrapping labeling & date marking documentation of food temps and cooler/freezer temperatures and correcting as appropriate.
- Prepares food with knowledge of dietary restrictions according to standardized recipes menu safe food handling and time schedule. Maintains proper storage and sanitation of all items in storage refrigerators and freezers.
- Inspects all food for quality freshness and appearance. Ensures all food beyond the expiration date is discarded.
- Maintains sanitation in work area to comply with all federal and state regulatory agencies including local Health Department Fire Department DNV etc. cleaning immediate work area concurrently and cleaning large equipment per posted cleaning schedule.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Practices good cost control through the proper use and storage of food supplies and equipment. Minimizes food waste through proper usage.
- Utilizes resources with costeffectiveness and value creation in mind. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Recommends new food items from the creation to making it a menu item.
- Seeks opportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc. preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years food service/large quantity or volume cooking experience in healthcare or hotel setting
License/Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- Food Handlers Permit Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- ServSafe (ServSafe)
KSA/ Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
- Strong knowledge of kitchen/food service equipment and sanitation principles
- Strong understanding of buffet receptions upscale plated menu items volume batch cooking
- Fundamental cooking techniques including braising searing etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform Yes
- Scrubs No
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital located 35 miles east of Houston is the areas only fullservice hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life. This 230licensed bed hospital with 15 operating rooms and over 1700 employees brings Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding counties.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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