Cook

Under general supervision performs meal preparation and delivery of meal trays to include building positive customer satisfaction. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

 Promotes customer service and building rapport with patients/nursing staff
 Assembles patient trays
 Assists patients with meal selections
 Delivers trays and snacks to patients
 Communicates patient needs to diet office
 Remains aware of specialized diets
 Chops, slices, peels food items for special order foods
 Assures patient trays are accurate and assembled to meet temperature and appearance standards
 Maintains host carts with properly labeling/dating/rotating patient food items
 Assures all foods are correctly label/dated/rotated when handled and put away
 Transports carts to and from different units
 Transports food to other areas as needed
 Operates, cleans, sanitizes dishes and necessary equipment
 Sweeps/mops areas of the department
 Stocks and cleans nourishment rooms/refrigerators as assigned
 Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
 Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 Maintains safe environment
 Addresses patient population-specific needs
 Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION: 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year food and/or customer service experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: NA
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food 
Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District 
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Luke's Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!