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

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) 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!

As a Cook, you will perform the essential duties associated with planning, cooking and preparing foods for service to all customers. Your work will include all patient meals, cafeteria service, and special catering functions for the facility and cafeteria. You will participate in providing patient specific care standards as directed to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

You will:

• Review production sheets to determine types and quantities of main entrees, meats, soups, and vegetables to be prepared.
• Prepare/cook food items for patients or residents, staff, visitors and special functions following standardized recipes and acceptable methods of preparation.
• Mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Bake, roast, and steam meats, fish and other foods.
• Make sauces, soups, stews and casseroles.
• Test food being cooked by tasting, smelling and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked properly.
• Follow standardized recipe for production of items to insure consistent quality.
• Follow City of Austin, Texas Department of Health and JCAHO standards for food production, food service, and food storage.
• Maintain a clean cook area and follow sanitation and infection control guidelines to prevent cross contamination.
• Plan cooking schedule and service to ensure that food will be ready at specific times for tray line, cafeteria, physician’s dining rooms, and catered events.
• Weekly, review menus and forecast production needs.

What qualifications you will need:

Experience and Education:

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent and 1 year of food production experience.
• OR 3 years of experience in healthcare or retail food service cooking.

License and Certifications:

• Current ServSafe Food Handler Permit, Travis County Health Department Food Handler Card or State Food Safety permit within 7 days of hire.

St. David's Medical Center stands as a leading 435-bed facility, offering specialized care in various fields. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our 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 and value diversity at our company.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
• 1 year of food production experience or 3 years in healthcare or retail food service cooking.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Permit or equivalent.