**Cook II**

Dallas, TX, US Facilities & Operations Job Id: 213 Posted on: 10/31/2021

At Childrens Health, we value the role each team member plays in helping us deliver on our mission of making life better for children. We take pride in providing rich and rewarding career opportunities that enable team members to reach their highest potential.

Since 2009, we have held the ANCC Magnet designation for nursing excellence. We are nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for and are recognized for in every specialty.

For ten consecutive years, Childrens Health has been recognized as one of the by Beckers Hospital Review. This esteemed list features healthcare systems which offer professional development, growth, excellent benefits and promotion of diversity above and beyond other organizations.

**ABOUT THE JOB:**

Summary:

Prepares food items from a recipe. Is able to adjust/develop recipes as needed to provide a good quality product. Portions, arranges, and garnishes food for specialized events. Works in collaboration with the Cook I and gives guidance as needed.

Responsibilities:

* Prepares food based on recipe instructions and customer request.

* Follows catering orders to determine type and quantity of food needed. Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies

* Portions arranges, garnishes food for display in retail locations and catering orders

* Assist in Training Cook I

* Collaborates and supports the Cook I to ensure recipes are followed and prep work is complete.

* Operates various kitchen equipment.

* Assist Sous Check with planning, coordination, and other tasks as assigned.

* Maintain cleanliness and proper operation of all kitchen equipment.

* Observe and maintain required sanitary levels throughout the food preparation process; ensure that foods meet standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.

Other information:

WORK EXPERIENCE

* At least 2 years previous experience in food services Req

* At least 5 years previous experience in food services Pref

EDUCATION

* High school diploma or equivalent Pref

* Culinary Degree Pref

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

* Obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire, and maintain current status thereafter. Req

JOB PROFILE

* Has developed skills needed to perform a range of day-to-day activities

* Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and has a basic understanding of how the team integrates with others

* Manages own workload by applying an understanding of team priorities; may provide assistance to less experienced colleagues

* Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options

* Impacts own work by completing tasks that have quantitative and qualitative performance dimensions

* Exchanges straightforward information in routine situations

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.

* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.

* Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.

* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

* Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

* Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.

* Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

* Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

* Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

**EDUCATION:**

Education:

Essential:

* Did Not Graduate HS

**LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:**

Credentials:

Essential:

* Food Handler Certification

* Food Manager Certification

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

**BENEFITS:**

Childrens Health offers opportunities for learning and career development; competitive pay; and a comprehensive . We promote a workplace. Our team members have a voice in their work through surveys, pulses and town halls. And we honor and celebrate our staff with year-round employee appreciation events.

We invite you to about Childrens Health.

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