**Responsibilities** **Responsibilities:** + Leads the preparation of food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Assists in the oversight of staff to ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed. 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. + Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, stove tops, steamers, fryers etc. and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. + Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. + Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. + Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines. **Qualifications** **Required Education & Experience:** + Two (2) years of experience in food services; One (1) year hospital nutrition experience. + Associates Degree or two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate's degree **Required Licensure:** + Texas - ANSI Accredited FHP or Servsafe - Within 30 days of hire **Overview** **Cook Lead** ***$2,000 Sign-on Bonus*** As a Cook Lead you will lead the preparation of food for patients, staff and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques and assist in the oversight of staff to ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed. CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services. **Pay Range** $11.41 - $15.69 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.