Room Service Cook FT- Dietary (29184)

About Us:

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years + of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include: Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan, Surgery, Women and Childrens including Level 1 NICU.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patients lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, its going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Room Service Cook - to join our Nutrition Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the safe preparation and delivery of high-quality meals in accordance with standard recipes, dietary requirements, and health regulations. This role plays a critical part in supporting the health and well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals following standard recipes and department guidelines.

• Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned, maintained, and used according to safety standards.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to state and hospital sanitation regulations.

• Accurately record and monitor food and equipment temperatures in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Prepare meals for patients, staff, catered events, and special dietary needs in accordance with prescribed schedules.

• Properly store leftovers and food items in compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.

• Ensure all food served is palatable, properly seasoned, and meets regional, cultural, and dietary expectations.

• Keep food lines and cafeteria areas adequately stocked during service hours.

• Safely operate and clean kitchen equipment, following manufacturer instructions and required dwell times.

• Assist in additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the hospital’s mission and vision

• Required: Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Preferred: 1 to 2 years previous cook experience.
• Preferred: Serv-Safe certification.
• Required: Food Handler Certification.