Cook - Acute

Palms Behavioral Health

Harlingen, Texas, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; n...
Not specified (assumed on-site).
Prepare meals according to dietary guidelines
Maintain food safety and temperature logs
Manage kitchen inventory and supplies
Palms Behavioral Health is seeking a Cook for their facility in Harlingen, Texas, responsible for food preparation, menu implementation, and ensuring high-quality meal service for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate should have prior food service experience, preferably in institutional settings, and possess a food safety certification

Job Summary

  • The Cook is responsible for implementing menus and coordinating food preparation to serve patients, staff, and visitors with appealing, nutritious meals.
  • All cooking activities must strictly adhere to facility policies, approved dietary guidelines, and sanitary guidelines including allergy requirements.
  • Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary while valuing the unique strengths of the military community.

Matching Summary

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Palms Behavioral Health is seeking a Cook for their facility in Harlingen, Texas, responsible for food preparation, menu implementation, and ensuring high-quality meal service for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate should have prior food service experience, preferably in institutional settings, and possess a food safety certification.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Not specified; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare meals according to dietary guidelines
  • Maintain food safety and temperature logs
  • Manage kitchen inventory and supplies
  • Follow infection control procedures
  • Direct staff in meal preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in institutional food service
  • Knowledge of therapeutic menus
  • Ability to preserve nutritional benefits
  • Strong organizational skills for scheduling

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Two or more years of institutional food service experience
  • SERV Safe Certification or similar food safety certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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