Cook – HCA Healthcare

Location: Pasadena, TX
Department: Food & Nutrition Services
Position: Cook (Must have Food Handlers Certificate)

Must have open availability Sunday thru Saturday

7:30am-Finish

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving quality meals in a healthcare food-service environment while following established recipes, portion standards, sanitation procedures, and food-safety requirements. This position requires someone who is dependable, organized, able to work in a fast-paced kitchen, and comfortable preparing food for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and portion meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Prepare meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, breakfast items, side dishes, and other menu items as assigned.
• Follow proper portion-control and food-quality standards.
• Assist with food preparation, including cutting, chopping, measuring, mixing, and assembling ingredients.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and follow proper storage procedures.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, utensils, counters, and assigned work areas.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products.
• Assist with receiving and organizing food and kitchen supplies when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, dietary staff, and other kitchen team members.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures and maintain professional conduct while working in a healthcare environment.
• Perform additional food-service duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or food-service experience preferred.
• Healthcare, hospital, senior living, institutional, cafeteria, or high-volume kitchen experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, portion requirements, and written instructions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Must be willing to comply with required background screening, health, safety, and facility requirements.

Preferred Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience working as a cook in a high-volume kitchen and understand the importance of food safety, sanitation, teamwork, attendance, and consistency. Candidates with previous hospital or healthcare food-service experience are strongly preferred.