Cook II - Full Time - Rotating Shifts
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Cook II We're looking for qualified Cook II like you to join our Texas Health family. Work Location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 I-35, Denton, TX 76201 Work Hours: Full Time - Rotating - Must be available to work weekends Cook Department Highlights: •Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment. •Enjoy opportunities for growth. •We work together to serve our patients with graciousness and courtesy. Here's What You Need: •High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred. •2 Years relevant experience in high volume restaurant, hospital, or Institution required. •FHC - Food Handlers Certificate 30 Days required. Skills: •Ability to meet time standards required by production schedule. •Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance. •Good communication and organizational skills. •Ability to exercise independent judgment. •Demonstrate initiative in assuming responsibilities. •Must be cooperative, discreet and courteous in handling visitors and employees. What You Will Do: •Responsible for all areas of production, including both hot and cold production. Understands how to read and prepare simple or complex recipes to department standards. Demonstrate ability to adjust recipes for quantity. •Produce high quality products; utilize creativity and training in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing. Understand department standards of food quality and recipe taste. Taste food prepared to verify flavor and texture standards. Demonstrates creativity in food presentation in both bulk service and individual plating. •Suggest menu or recipe changes so food will be used before expiration dates. Demonstrate judgment and creativity in food utilization. Understands menus and recipes. •Organizes work for maximum productivity; accurately reads, follows, understands production sheets, and avoids over production. •Labels and dates foods according to HACCP standards. Ability to learn HACCP sanitation guidelines and follow for safe food handling. Knows and performs proper procedure for taking and recording temperatures of food items, both raw and cooked and refrigerated units. Demonstrates and performs procedures when temperatures are inadequate according to standards. Understands the FIFO system of food production. Ability to follow / learn OSHA safety guidelines and safe knife skills. •Employee maintains kitchen and serving areas in a clean, neat, and orderly manner to exceed both department and TDH sanitation standards in both department sanitation and personal hygiene. Follows clean as you go as well as proper hand hygiene. •Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee •A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. •All employees are eligible to participate in Texas Health's 401k program •Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more. Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to ...@texashealth.org. #L1-JT1