Lead Cook

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Leads the preparation of food for patients, staff and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Assists in the oversight of staff to ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
2. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc.  Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.       .   
3.  Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines. 
4. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
5. Other duties as assigned by the leader.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services or one (1) years of hospital experience preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience
Associate’s Degree ; or two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate’s degree.

Required Licensure and Certifications
FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: TX

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training
None