Lead Cook

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Cook you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Round Rock Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's Round Rock 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.
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Cook where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of retail, doctors and catered meals. Serves as the relief position or A.M. and P.M. cooks. Practices food safety by following HACCP procedures. Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

General duties:

• Prepares food for doctors and special functions.
• Prepares food according to menu, recipe, portion instructions and forecasted number, and meeting quality standards in food preparation and garnishing 98% of the time.
• Meets time allotment in preparation for meals with all food being ready by no later than 15 minutes prior to the designated time.
• Prepares food no earlier than acceptable in quality standards.
• Practices correct batch cooking for all appropriate foods.
• Uses probe thermometer correctly and checking foods at appropriate intervals to insure maintenance of quality while attaining proper temperature.
• Properly handle food by maintaining temperature/food quality and re-checks temperatures prior to service.
• Practices good fiscal responsibility by avoiding waste, storing properly, and uses leftovers appropriately.
• Practices efficient pre-preparation daily.
• 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.
• Completes all other duties routinely or typically performed by the cook being relieved.
• Ensure timely clean up of all areas, storing all food and supplies in designated areas.
• 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.
• Breaks down area of service, cleans, sanitizes, and stores items appropriately.
• Maintains a clean work area during and at the end of each 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.
  
  

Education and Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in institutional cooking or equivalent and one year of experience in presentation cooking.
  
  

Preferred:

• Formal training and/or education in food service production.
• Education and/or experience in gourmet cooking.
  
  

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200 bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Lead 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.