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Prime Healthcare is hiring a Cook. The Cook works full‑time day shifts at Dallas Medical Center, preparing meals according to dietitian‑provided recipes, portion sizes and nutritional guidelines. The role involves creating specialized therapeutic diets, collaborating on menus, following strict sanitation, maintaining kitchen equipment, managing inventory and ensuring proper food storage in compliance with health regulations.
Key focus areas include Prepare meals according to recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines, Create specialized therapeutic diets such as low‑sodium, diabetic‑friendly, or pureed foods, and Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop balanced, appealing menus.
Important skills include Cooking Meals According To Recipes, Preparing Specialized Therapeutic Diets, Collaboration With Dietitians, Sanitation And Food Safety Practices, Cleaning And Maintaining Kitchen Equipment, and Inventory Monitoring And Ingredient Ordering.
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Overview Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 8-hour shifts – 6:00am to 2:30pm
Location: Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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Cook meals according to recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians
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Prepare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs, such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or pureed foods
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Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus that are balanced, appealing, and compliant with hospital policies and patient requirements
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Follow strict sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety
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Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
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Monitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items
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Properly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations
Qualifications Education and Work Experience
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Two (2) years experience in food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience preferred.
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Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired. County Specific requirement.
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County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.
Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Privacy Notice Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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