Cook, Henderson, PRN, Varies - UT Health East Texas

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**Cook, Henderson, PRN, Varies**

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UT Health Henderson

Henderson, TX

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**Advancing Healthcare *Together * The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas**

**Our People.** Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

**Our Purpose.** We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someones life and change the course of healthcare.

Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.

Our **Henderson Community Hospital** is seeking an experienced **Cook/Baker**. We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our **Food Services Department** where you will be responsible for:

Responsible for proper preparation and handling of food for patients, public and catered food service by following standard recipes, production sheets and menus to meet established quality standards and customer needs.

Follows recipes, production sheets and menus to prepare food for patients, public food areas and catering which meets established quality standards and customer needs.

Utilizes resources effectively through proper utilization of food, supplies and equipment improve budgetary performance.

Organize multiple tasks prioritizing work and utilizing culinary skills to properly prepare and handle food for patients, public and catered food service.

Maintains clean and sanitary work area utilizing appropriate resources and techniques to provide safe food in a clean and sanitary environment.

Participates in quality improvement activities of the department to improve operations and to increase customer satisfaction.

Provides good customer service by utilizing good communication skills and technical knowledge to ensure UT Health and departmental objectives are maintained.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

1 to 3 years institutional or hotel food service experience required

1-3 years general work experience preferred

Must be able to read and write and follow oral and written directions

Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques

Basic knowledge of the proper and safe operation of food preparation and cooking equipment

Basic math as required to follow and adjust recipes

Ability to work well with other team members

Ability to interact with other employees and individuals who come to the dining area in a pleasant manner.

Active listening skills

Good problem solving skills

A personal demeanor that exemplifies courtesy and empathy

Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills required

Strong time management skills

Ability to think strategically and act tactically

Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time

Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions

Demonstrates good team work

Certification and Licensure:

Tyler Smith County Public Health District Food Training Certificate required within six months of hire

Compliance Requirements

Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies

**BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:**

**Service**

Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.

Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.

**Quality**

Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.

Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.

**People**

Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.

Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.

**Financial**

Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.

Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.

**Growth**

Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.

Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

Must be able to perform work considerable standing and walking

Must be able to perform work-requiring visual acuity.

**Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients.**

***UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).***