HOSPITAL COOK – CAFETERIA

HOSPITAL COOK – CAFETERIA
SAN ANTONIO, TX

JOB SUMMARY:
In this role, you will prepare and cook food in a hospital cafeteria while following established recipes, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures. The Cook supports the hospital dietary department by preparing quality meals efficiently and maintaining a safe, clean food service environment.

PAY/SCHEDULE/LOCATION/BENEFITS:
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time; rotating schedule, including rotating weekends (approximately every other weekend)
Location: On-site at one of multiple hospital locations throughout the San Antonio area
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, PTO/personal days, and more.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT:
The schedule is not set and may change from week to week. Employees must be flexible and available to work different shifts based on the hospital’s needs. You must be able to report to work as early as 6:00 a.m. and remain available as late as 8:00–9:00 p.m., depending on your assigned shift. This position requires rotating weekends, approximately every other weekend.

HOSPITAL COOK – CAFETERIA DUTIES:
Prepare and cook cafeteria food according to recipes, menus, and established standards
Measure, portion, and prepare ingredients to ensure consistent food quality
Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
Monitor food temperatures and maintain proper food handling and storage procedures
Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, preparation, and cooking areas
Follow hospital food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures
Work with dietary staff to ensure meals and food service are prepared and served efficiently

HOSPITAL COOK – CAFETERIA REQUIREMENTS:
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to reliably commute to work
Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements, including a criminal background check and urinalysis drug test
Previous cafeteria, institutional, commercial, or high-volume cooking experience required
Must speak and read enough English to safely perform job duties and follow workplace instructions
Must be available to work a rotating schedule, including approximately every other weekend
Must be available for shifts beginning as early as 6:00 a.m. and ending as late as 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced food service environment
Must obtain or possess a National Texas Food Handler Certificate
Must meet hospital immunization and health-screening requirements

HOSPITAL HEALTH & IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
MMR – 1st and 2nd doses
Varicella (chickenpox) – 2 doses
Tdap – within the last 10 years
Hepatitis B
Flu shot or applicable exemption
COVID-19 vaccination is not required
One TB blood test or two TB skin tests within the last year

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING AS A HOSPITAL COOK – CAFETERIA:
Get your foot in the door with a major hospital and build valuable healthcare experience
Full-time career opportunity with opportunities for advancement
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and PTO

HOW TO APPLY:
Email your updated resume to [email protected] with “HOSPITAL COOK” in the subject line, text “HOSPITAL COOK” to 210-734-6288, or apply in person at the Snelling Staffing office:
 

In-person applications are processed Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please begin your application by 3:00 p.m. to allow enough time to complete the process the same day.
 

If applying in person, please bring the required documents for employment verification. View the official USCIS Form I-9 acceptable document list here:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Snelling Staffing
842 NW Loop 410, Suite 113
San Antonio, TX 78216
Office: 210-523-8000
We participate in E-Verify and conduct pre-employment drug screening.
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