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Cook II

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook II position at Texas Orthopedic Hospital?

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Cook II? At Texas Orthopedic Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Texas Orthopedic Hospital 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Cook II like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.

What you will do in this position:

  • Utilizing food production sheets, prepares food products in accordance with standards.
  • Utilizes standardized recipes for food preparation and quality control for Patients, Café, Dr. Lounge, and Special functions.
  • Establishes portion controls using standardized recipes. Able to adjust or modify recipes per production needs
  • Maintains HACCP standards for sanitation in the preparation of all food products.
  • Responsible for receiving vendors and insuring items are of the correct temp and quality.
  • Maintains equipment and work areas in a sanitary and safe condition.
  • Adheres to cleaning schedules for all equipment and food preparation areas.
  • Provides routine maintenance of all equipment with reporting of problems to Manager or Director.
  • Uses equipment in the kitchen effectively and safely.
  • Follows standardized recipes accurately in preparing all food products.
  • Utilizes principles of infection control and sanitation in the preparation, serving, and storage of food products.
  • Utilizes basic mathematical calculations accurately in preparing food and figuring food cost per portion.
  • Minimize waste to Maximize food Cost
  • Utilizes appropriate safety and sanitation principles in the provision of services.
  • Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in the moving and lifting of supplies and equipment.
  • Utilizes appropriate precautions related to infection control in relation to maintenance of equipment, supplies, the environment, and personal hygiene activities.
  • Communicates effectively verbally and in writing to fulfill position responsibilities.
  • Actively participates in the Quality Improvement Program for the Department.
  • Maintains own professional growth through appropriate inservice programs and other related education.
  • In collaboration with the Manager, cook II establishes priorities for activities based on work demand.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Food Handlers/Safety

Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Cook II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.

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