Cook

Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity.
We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Cook today with St.
David's South Austin Medical Center.
Benefits St.
David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Cook.
We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.
8 million dollars to charitable organizations.
Apply Today! Job Summary and Qualifications Performs the essential duties associated with planning/cooking/preparing foods for service to all customers, inclusive, but not limited to, all patient meals, cafeteria service, and special catering functions for the facility and cafeteria.
Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.
Complies with hospital/departmental policies and procedures, i.
e.
, attendance, mandatory education, safety, infection control, etc.
Reviews production sheets to determine types and quantities of main entrees, meats, soups, and vegetables to be prepared.
Follows standardized recipe for production of items to insure consistent quality.
Checks temperature of items as needed.
Completes accuracy in preparing the number requested.
Utilizes recommended garnishes for products.
Follows City of Austin, Texas Department of Health and JCAHO standards for food production, food service, and food storage.
Follow temperature recommendations for service, storage and preparation of foods.
Completes department documentation of food products as required.
Completes HACCP documentation and follows plan in department.
Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines.
Follows infection control guidelines for cross contamination.
Plans cooking schedule and service to insure that food will be ready at specific times for tray line, cafeteria, physician’s dining rooms, and catered events.
Confers with supervisors and staff regarding diet modifications of meal items.
Follows recommended procedures of texture changes of food items.
Makes sure service of mealtime is consistent.
Completes equipment readying as required for service.
Makes sure each unit is turned on and off appropriately and that there is water in steam wells.
Utilizes weigh scale to monitor over production.
Is ready for tray line, café service and service to doctor’s lounge consistently.
Sets up area for service including utilization of portion control serving utensils, appropriate garnishes, and service condiments, and makes sure this is done in a timely manner.
Completes tray planting of foods for customer following supervision.
Breaks down area of service, cleans, sanitizes, and stores items appropriately.
Maintains a clean work area during and at the end of the shift.
Follows assigned cleaning schedule.
Maintains a clean container of sanitizer with a clean cloth, uses and rinses the cloth frequently, leaves cloth in solution when not in use.
Cleans and washes additional pots/small wares utilized during preparation as needed.
Cleans floors, large equipment and other areas as needed according to sanitation checklist.
Stores all pots/small wares/utensils appropriately.
Documents appropriate quality control data and temperature logs for coolers, pass through units, line service, sanitation sink, and any other assigned data documentation needed in accordance with all health codes and standards.
Takes out trash as needed and directed; cleans trashcan and places new liner.
Assists with delivery of food to various stations for service.
Uses timely delivery and appropriate carts for delivery.
Follows department policy for preparation and service of food products.
Uses equipment and small utensils properly.
Uses standardized portion control for service.
Prepares items ahead and follows recommendations for prepping the day before.
Reviews menus on weekly basis and forecasts production needs.
Pulls foods from freeze in timely manner, prior day’s production.
Other duties as assigned.
What qualifications you will need: Required: Minimum of two years experience in healthcare or retail food service in cook and/or supervisory position Preferred: High School Diploma or GED equivalent St.
David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St.
David's HealthCare.
We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties.
Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop.
St.
David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery.
We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology.
It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.
7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.
"- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cook opening.
We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.