**Responsibilities** Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency. **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** 1. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. 2. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. 3. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. 4. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. 5. Other duties as assigned by the leader. **Qualifications** **Required Experience** One (1) year of food service **Required Licensure** FHP:TX within 30 days **Preferred Education and Experience** High School Diploma Cooking Experience **Overview** **$2,000 Sign On Bonus** St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics. **Pay Range** $12.00 - $15.09 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.