Cook Lead

The Woodlands, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.15 - $25.63

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Shift Differentials

Employee Meals

Job Description

St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital is a prestigious 245-bed healthcare facility that serves the North Harris and Montgomery counties. Recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital is proud to be the clinical home for the Dan L Duncan Cancer Center and has earned an "A" hospital safety grade by The Leapfrog Group in both 2023 and 2025. The hospital offers a broad range of clinical services including cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging, women's services such as digital mammography and bone density studies, neurosciences, pediatric care with newborn and Level III nurseries, surgery, pathology, pulmonary services, and sleep disorder services. The hospital's commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety makes it a leading healthcare institution in the region.

As a Cook at St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors through the preparation of high-quality, safe, and delicious meals. The position requires strict adherence to state and federal food preparation regulations within a healthcare environment, including compliance with therapeutic diet requirements and food safety standards. You will be responsible for executing recipes precisely using safe cooking techniques and maintaining rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality in appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation. This role demands experience in high-volume food preparation and a commitment to culinary excellence in a fast-paced setting. You will use various kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills while modifying preparations to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions. Maintaining proper labeling, storage of food products and equipment, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in cooking and serving areas will be essential to your success. The role offers an hourly pay range of $18.15 to $25.63 and promises a dynamic work environment dedicated to quality patient care through nutrition.

Job Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in food services
Food Handler Permit TX within 30 days
Servsafe Certification within 30 days
One year of hospital experience preferred
Associates degree or two years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate's degree preferred
Ability to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
Capability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills
Physical ability to handle kitchen duties and equipment

Job Qualifications

Minimum two years of experience in food services
Food Handler Permit (TX) within 30 days
Servsafe Certification within 30 days
One year of hospital experience preferred
Associates degree or two years of equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Job Duties

Champion food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation
Prepare and serve food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment
Modify preparations to account for food allergies
Maintain proper labeling of food products and ensure storage of food equipment and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines
Perform washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas