Culinary Service Associate | Cook - O'Mally Management Group

About Hospitality Health ER

Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Longview, TX. We have an immediate need for multiple Full-Time and Part-Time  Culinary Service Associate
 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!

The Culinary Service Associate will work 8-hour shifts and applicants must have the availability to work evenings and weekends. 

Position Goals

The Culinary Service Associate maintains Department of Health kitchen standards within established policies and procedures of the medical facility. The position performs a variety of general kitchen duties including compliance with the Department of Health, menu preparing and shopping, scheduling, and cooking. The position prepared meals as planned for facility patients and guests. The position follows standard practices and procedures set for the department as well as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Policies and Procedures Manual. The position complies with regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Culinary Service Associate are, but not limited to:

• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes
• Preparing hot food, including accompaniments and garnishes
• Following the preparation guide and provided recipes, prepare hot entrees, soups, and vegetables for the dining room
  service, healthcare center, cafeteria, and special functions
  
• Storing food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Operating oven
• Setting up workstation with sufficient product & utensils and preparing cooking & food holding equipment to
  ensure station is ready for meal service
• Preparing food in advance as indicated
• Arranging eye‐appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of hot
  food
• Baking cookies, pretzels, muffins, and other baked goods
• Warming frozen foods in over to the right temperature
• Reheating and holding food at proper temperatures
• Working at a fast pace
• Ensuring that all hot food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures
• Multitasking and allocating time appropriately for multiple different orders
• Maintaining cleanliness and working order of work area, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Multitasking and allocating time appropriately for multiple different orders
• Cleaning the kitchen, including floors and appliances, with appropriate kitchen chemicals
• Handling and delivering prepared foods to the ER multiple times a day with a company vehicle

Position Requirements

The competency requirements for the Culinary Service Associate are:

• Able to listen and follow instructions
• Effective communication skills
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to maintain a professional manner at all times
• Displays integrity and honesty
• Maintains a positive attitude towards patients, guests, and visitors
• Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness
• Able to follow and adhere to standard policies and procedures
• Flexibility to meet scheduling demands of the department

Education/Experience

• High School Graduate/Equivalent preferred but not required
• Previous food experience

Physical Demands

• Requires full range of body motion
  
• Eye-hand coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive period of time
• Pushing and pulling
• Reaching
• Climbing (ascending and descending)
• Balancing
• Bending / Stooping
• Kneeling / Crouching
• Using arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing greater than 50 pounds
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range

Work Conditions

• Both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside
• Atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• May be required to work in narrow aisles or passageways
• Working with hazardous chemicals
• Potential exposure to a communicable disease

Compensation and Benefits

• HHER offers competitive hourly pay
• 401k with Match for all employees
• Medical, Dental and Vision for Full Time Employees
• Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees

We are an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.