Culinary Service Line Cook

Job Title: Culinary Services Line Cook

Company: Hospitality Health ER

Location: Longview, TX

Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Longview, TX that provides personal attention to all patients with first-class care. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality and customer service to everyone that enters our facility, going above and beyond the call of duty. We encourage a strong team environment, where our staff will step up to the plate during the busiest of times and lend a hand in whatever direction is needed.

If you are looking to make a change in your career and be part of an exciting team with endless possibilities for career growth, apply today! We are looking to fill positions immediately.

A freestanding ER in Longview, TX is seeking a Culinary Services Line Cook to join their team. The Culinary Services Line Cook will strive to provide proficient, competent care in a fast-paced environment.

• →Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
• →Prepare hot food, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• →Follow preparation guides and provided recipes to prepare hot entrees, soups, and vegetables for dining room service, healthcare center, cafeteria, and special functions.
• →Set up workstation with sufficient product and utensils; prepare cooking and food holding equipment to ensure station is ready for meal service.
• →Prepare food in advance as indicated.
• →Arrange eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes for preparation and plate service of hot food.
• →Complete food temperature checks for each meal and taste all food items prepared.
• →Complete preparation records and store food items properly at close of meal service.
• →Clean work area and equipment used in food preparation.
• →Take necessary precautions and follow correct procedures for lifting and bending.
• →Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• →Ensure all hot food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures.
• →Multitask and allocate time appropriately for multiple different orders.
• →Maintain cleanliness and working order of work area, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• →Assist with evacuations of residents to a safe location in the event of fire or other emergency.
• →Communicate with supervisor when equipment or systems are not working properly or of any safety hazards.

• Knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a high volume, high stress environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work autonomously and make efficient use of time and resources.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrated competency of Physical Assessment within 90 days, as evaluated by Culinary Services Manager.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and manipulate kitchen equipment (slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.).
• Ability to get along well with others; high level of sensitivity and interest in people, especially older adults.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to use simple math concepts.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit required.
• Previous cooking/food service experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.