Senior Cook

Senior CookAt 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 high-profile events. The Sr Cook position must maintain adequate production to support the needs of the patients, caf, catering functions, and doctor's 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.Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent education preferredTwo years food service/large quantity or volume cooking experience in healthcare or hotel settingLicenses and Certifications:Food Handlers Permit - Various Issuers Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)ServSafe preferredSkills and Abilities:Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned jobSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English languageAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workersAbility to exercise sound judgmentAbility to adapt to a changing work environmentStrong knowledge of kitchen/food service equipment and sanitation principlesStrong understanding of buffet receptions, upscale plated menu items, volume batch cookingFundamental cooking techniques including braising, searing, etc.Essential Functions:Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family, and staffContributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagementCooks food products for patients, caf, catering functions, and doctor's loungeCoordinates with production and food service coordinators or other responsible role to ensure scheduled meal preparation and/or meal deliveryFollows 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 appropriatePractices good cost control through the proper use and storage of food, supplies and equipmentRecommends new food items from the creation to making it a menu itemSupplemental Requirements:Uniform: YesScrubs: NoBusiness professional: NoOther (department approved): YesOn Call* NoMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany Profile:Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017. This 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.