Dietary Cook--Part Time - Hospice of Wichita Falls

Dietary Cook

What a privilege we have to be invited into the lives of patients and their families to provide them with loving and compassionate care. Hospice of Wichita Falls is actively seeking a Dietary Cook to join our Dietary Department. We provide Care, Hope, and Support for All When Illness Threatens Life for our patients and families. We need you to help us fulfill our mission. Apply today!

About Hospice of Wichita Falls

For over 39 years, Hospice of Wichita Falls has been the only non-profit community-based hospice in the area, providing services in 12 North Texas counties. Our wonderful nursing staff meets our patients and families where they are, private homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and our free standing 24 bed inpatient center. It is our goal to provide premier care while honoring and upholding the patient's wishes whenever possible.

Hospice of Wichita Falls takes pride in providing an excellent working environment where teamwork, communication and respect for every individual are key aspects in achieving our mission of "Care, Hope, Support for All when Illness Threatens Life." Our team members share a passion for patient care, and a caring manner and desire to make a difference in someone's life. The appreciation a member of our team receives from leadership, patients, families, and the community is unparalleled. Do you have the Hospice Heart?

Your life as a Dietary Cook

As a Dietary Cook, you play a critical role in ensuring that our patients, their families, and the public are well-served through our kitchen operations. You'll be responsible for preparing meals for our 24-bed inpatient unit, ensuring that each meal meets the dietary needs and preferences of our patients and their families. Additionally, you will support our public-facing Bistro, serving the broader community.

We serve patients from Wichita, Archer, Clay, Jack, Montague, and Young counties, and your work will help provide comfort during challenging times. Your role involves close coordination with other team members, particularly when special dietary requests or urgent meal preparations are needed. Flexibility and teamwork are essential to ensure we can meet our patients' needs efficiently.

You will also help maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, keep track of inventory, and notify when supplies need restocking. We have rotating schedules to ensure consistent coverage across the week.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to prepare meals as directed by Dietary Lead.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Capable of following accepted standards of dietary practice.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates competency as defined.
• Ability to advance in computer knowledge.
• Ability to be at work as scheduled and alert/awake.